Military: CWR: Wertz, David Berkey of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Wertz, David Berkey

* Born Dec. 17, 1838 in Conemaugh Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Died Mar. 11, 1919 in Conemaugh Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Buried in Wertz - Miltenberger Cemetery, Conemaugh Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Private Co. H 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enlisted May 2, 1862 
* Mustered in May 2, 1862 
* Promoted to Corporal Co. C, date unknown 
* Corporal Co. C 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Mustered in May 2, 1862 in Harrisburg, Pa. 
* Discharged June 2, 1865; to date expiration of term 
* Age 23 
* Height - 5'6"; Hair - Black; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Dark 
* Occupation - Carpenter 
* Served May 2, 1862 - June 2, 1865 - 37 month 
* Shot through the lungs at Battle of New Market 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Sept. 2, 1865 and Jan. 8, 1909, Application #86522, 
Certificate #55559; Widow Pension: Applied Mar. 24, 1919, Application #1138331, 
Certificate #871524

SOURCE:
* Cemetery Reference by B. J. Ensley 
* 1884 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Muster Roster Co. C 
* Veterans Card File 
* Somerset Herald Mar. 12, 1919 
* Laurel Messenger Nov. 2004 
* Muster Roster Co. H 
* Veterans Grave Registration 
* Footnote.com
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295747 [Lists name but no 
information]