Military: CWR: Peterson, William H. of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Peterson, William H.

* Private Co. C 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Killed in action May 15, 1864 at New Market, Virginia 
* Enrolled Sept. 4, 1861 at age 21 in Somerset, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Mustered in Sept. 30, 1861 as Private in Harrisburg, Pa. 
* Not on muster out roll 
* Veteran 
* Re-enlisted Mar. 12, 1864 at Cumberland, Md. 
* Height - 5' 8"; Hair - Light; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Grey 
* Occupation at enrollment - Shoemaker 
* Residence at enrollment - Lavansville, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Mother Pension: Applied Mar. 4, 1882, Application #290421, Certificate #211037

SOURCE:
* 1906 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Muster Roster Co. C 
* Soldiers Monument, Somerset Courthouse, Somerset, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Veterans Card File 
* Footnote.com
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295747 [Lists enlistment date 
as Mar. 12, 1864 at age 23 in Cumberland, Md., muster in date as Mar. 12, 1864 
in Cumberland, Md. and as a veteran]