Military: CWR: Roel, John M. of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Roel, John M.

* Born July 4, 1845 in Darmstadt, Germany 
* Apr. 6, 1917 
* Buried in Pine Hill Lutheran Cemetery, Brothersvalley Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Private Battery K 204th Regiment 5th Pa. Heavy Artillery 
* Enlisted Aug. 29, 1864 at age 28 in Elk Lick, Pa by Lt. Snyder 
* Mustered in Sept. 1, 1864 in Pittsburgh, Pa by Lt. Williams for 1 year 
* Mustered out June 30, 1865 with battery as Private at Vienna, Va. 
* Served Sept. 10, 1864 - June 30, 1865 - 9 month 20 days

SOURCE:

* Civil War Veterans Reference by B. J. Ensley [Lists name as Roil] 
* 1906 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Muster Roster Battery K 
* Veterans Grave Registration 
* M. C. Lowry Post, G. A. R. Application, dated 1885 [Lists occupation as 
Laborer] 
* Veterans Card File
* Military Affairs Register, Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295757