Military: CWR: O'Hara, Dennis of interest in Somerset County, PA

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O'Hara, Dennis

* Born in Ireland 
* Died June 3, 1895 
* Private Co. D 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enrolled at age 27 
* Enlisted Aug. 29, 1861 as Private 
* Mustered in 1861 
* Discharged Aug. 29, 1865 as Private at Deep Bottom by reason of expiration of 
term of service 
* Not on muster out roll 
* Height - 5'4 1/2"; Hair - Light; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Dark 
* Occupation - Puddler (Wrought Iron Worker) 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Nov. 30, 1868, Application #137282, Certificate 
#98272; Widow Pension: Application #617567, Certificate #418250

SOURCE:
* 1884 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Muster Roster Co. D 
* Veterans Card File 
* M. C. Lowry Post, G. A. R. Application, dated 1882 [Lists occupation as Miner 
- NOTE: Application is signed with an X.] 
* Footnote.com
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295747 [Lists age as 27]