Military: CWR: Shunk, Nicholas of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Shunk, Nicholas

* Died Nov. 28, 1917 in Latrobe, Pa. 
* Private Co. M 182nd Regiment 21st Pa. Cavalry 
* Enlisted July 1, 1863 at age 18 in Somerset 
* Mustered in July 24, 1863 in Harrisburg, Pa
* Discharged by virtue of re-enlisting for 3 years 
* Transferred to Co. I 21st Pa.Cavalry Feb. 20, 1864 
* Private Co. I 21st Pa. Cavalry
* Enlisted Jan 5, 1864 at age 18 in Scranton
* Musted in Jan 5, 1864 in Scranton 
* Mustered out July 8, 1865 with company 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Aug. 26, 1890, Application #924388, Certificate 
#779955; Widow Pension: Applied Feb. 23, 1918, Application #1115660, Certificate 
#942402

SOURCE:
* 1906 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Muster Roster Co. M 
* Muster Roster Co. I 
* Veterans Card File 
* Footnote.com
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295756