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

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Spangler, John

* Born Nov. 7, 1812 
* Died Jan. 15, 1868 
* Buried in Lutheran Cemetery, Stoystown, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Private Co. B 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enrolled at age 18 
* Mustered in Oct. 10, 1861 
* Re-enlisted Feb. 23, 1864 at Cumberland, Md. 
* Enrolled Feb. 23, 1864 at age 18 in Cumberland, Md. 
* Mustered in Feb. 23, 1864 as Corporal in Cumberland, Md. 
* Sergeant Co. H 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Served Feb. 23, 1864 - May 31, 1865 - 15 month 8 days 
* Promoted to Sergeant Apr. 2, 1865 
* Discharged May 31, 1865 by General Order 
* Veteran 
* Height - 5' 6 3/4"; Hair - Sandy; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Grey 
* Occupation at enrollment - Farmer 
* Residence at enrollment - Somerset Co. Pa.

SOURCE:
* Veterans Grave Registration 
* Muster Roster Co. H 
* Veterans Card File
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295747 [Lists enlistment date 
as Feb. 23, 1864 at age 21 in Cumberland, Md., muster in date as Feb. 23, 1864 
in Cumberland, Md. and as a veteran]