Military: CWR: Shaffer, George B. of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Shaffer, George B.

* Died Oct. 5, 1864 age 28 years 9 month 9 days 
* Buried in Baptist Cemetery, Jenner Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Killed in action 
* Private Battery D 204th Regiment 5th Pa. Heavy Artillery 
* Enlisted Aug. 31, 1864 at age 28 in Johnstown, Pa. by W. B. Louman 
* Mustered in Sept. 3, 1864 in Pittsburgh, Pa. by Capt. Morehead for 1 year 
* Died at Fort Simmons, D. C. Oct. 6, 1864 
* Served Sept. 3, 1864 - Oct. 6, 1864 - 9 month 7 days

SOURCE:
* Cemetery Records, Meyersdale Library 
* Soldiers Monument, Somerset Courthouse, Somerset, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Veterans Grave Registration 
* Veterans Card File
* Military Affairs Register, Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295757