Military: CWR: Whipkey, George of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Whipkey, George

* Died Aug. 20, 1918 in Dawson, Pa. 
* Private Co. D 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enrolled Feb. 22, 1862 at age 26, 1862 in Somerset, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Mustered in Apr. 25, 1862 at Sir John's Run, Va. 
* Transferred to Co. G date unknown 
* Deserted 
* Returned 
* Mustered out July 15, 1865 with company 
* Height - 5'10"; Hair - Dark; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Dark 
* Occupation - Laborer 
* Residence at enlistment - Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Invalid Pension: Applied July 26, 1890 and Feb. 21, 1907, Application #906761, 
Certificate #708498

SOURCE:
* 1906 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Muster Roster Co. D 
* Muster Roster Co. G 
* Veterans Card File 
* Footnote.com
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295747 [Co. D lists enlistment 
date as Feb. 22, 1862 at age 26 in Somerset, Pa., muster in date as Apr. 25, 
1862 in Sir John's Run, Va. and as transferred to Co. G; Co. G lists enlistment 
date as Feb. 22, 1862 at age 26 in Somerset, Pa., muster in date as Apr. 25, 
1862 in Sir John's Run, Va. and as mustered out with company July 15, 1865]