Military: CWR: Nickleson, John of interest in Somerset County, PA File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Keith Petenbrink and Meyersdale Public Library. Transcribed and proofread by: Keith Petenbrink. Copyright 2011. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _________________________________________ Introduction and help of Civil War Research may be viewed at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/military/cwr/intro.txt Additional Civil War Research may be viewed at: http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/military/cwr/cwr.html __________________________________________ Nickleson, John * Born in Somerset Co. Pa. * Died Dec. 14, 1925 in Derry, Pa. * Drafted * Co. D 61st Regiment Pa. Infantry * Enlisted July 14, 1863 * Mustered in July 14, 1863 at age 20 as Private in Greensburg, Pa. * Mustered out June 28, 1865 * Height - 5' 8 1/2"; Hair - Dark; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Brown * Occupation at enrollment - Laborer * Invalid Pension: Applied May 2, 1866 and May 13, 1907, Application #107484, Certificate #73542 SOURCE: * Veterans Card File * Muster Roster Co. D * Footnote.com * Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295747