Military: CWR: Postlethwaite, James C. of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Postlethwaite, James C.

* Born in Somerset, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Buried in Union Cemetery, Somerset, Pa. 
* Private in Captain George F. Baer's Co. E 133rd Regiment Pa. Infantry 
commanded by Colonel B. F. Speakman 
* Enrolled Aug. 6, 1862, in Somerset, Somerset Co. Pa. to serve 9 months 
* Mustered in Aug. 14, 1862 in Harrisburg, Pa. 
* Discharged May 26, 1863 at Harrisburg, Pa. by reason of expiration of term of 
service 
* Age 18 
* Height - 6'0"; Hair - Dark; Complexion - Dark; Eyes - Blue 
* Occupation - Student 
* Filed Oath of Identity Jan. 31, 1885 while a resident of the town of Somerset, 
Somerset Co. 
* Mustered in Aug. 14, 1862 
* Mustered out May 26, 1863 
* Enlisted Aug. 6, 1862 
* Served Aug. 14, 1862 - May 26, 1863 - 9 month 20 days 
* Disability - Sunstroke on field supposed to have resulted in loco motor ataxia 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Jan. 18, 1888, Application #636376, Certificate 
#461524

SOURCE:
* 1890 Veterans Census, Somerset Borough, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Muster Roster Co. E 
* Somerset Past Vol. 10 No. 4 
* Veterans Card File 
* 1906 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Veterans Grave Registration 
* Footnote.com
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295753