Military: CWR: Shank, John of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Shank, John

* Private Co. C 113th Regiment 12th Pa. Cavalry 
* Born in Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Enrolled Mar. 31, 1864 at age 19 in Johnstown, Pa. 
* Mustered in Mar. 31, 1864 in Johnstown, Pa. 
* Height - 5'5"; Hair - Light; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Grey 
* Occupation - Laborer 
* Killed July 4, 1864 at Bolivar Heights, Va. 
* Father Pension: Applied Aug. 22, 1867, Application #151489, Certificate 
#145096

SOURCE:
* Veterans Card File 
* Muster Roster 
* Footnote.com

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Shank, John

* Private Battery K 204th Regiment 5th Pa. Heavy Artillery 
* Enlisted Aug 30, 1864 at age 17 in Pittsburgh, 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

SOURCE:
* 1884 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Muster Roster Battery K 
* Veterans Card File
* Military Affairs Register, Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295757