Military: CWR: Shields, James of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Shields, James

* Private Co. B 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enrolled Feb. 19, 1864 at age 35 in Pittsburgh, Pa. 
* Mustered in Feb. 20, 1864 as Private in Harrisburg, Pa. 
* Deserted 
* Returned 
* Mustered out July 15, 1865 with company 
* Height - 5' 10"; Hair - Brown; Complexion - Dark; Eyes - Blue 
* Occupation at enrollment - Miner 
* Residence at enrollment - Pittsburgh, Pa. 
* Recruit

SOURCE:
* 1884 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Muster Roster Co. B 
* Veterans Card File
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295747 [Lists age as 36]