Military: CWR: Wilson, Herman of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Wilson, Herman

* Died Nov. 25, 1930 in Johnstown, Pa. 
* Private Co. B 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Mustered in Oct. 10, 1861 at age 15 as Musician in Harrisburg, Pa. 
* Drummer 
* Height - 5'3 1/2"; Hair - Brown; Complexion - Dark; Eyes - Grey 
* Residence at enlistment - Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Veteran 
* Re-enlisted Mar. 12, 1864 at Cumberland, Md.
* Transferred to Co. H date unknown 
* Musician Co. H 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enrolled Mar. 12, 1864 at age 15 in Cumberland, Md. 
* Mustered in Mar. 12, 1864 at Cumberland, Md. 
* Discharged May 31, 1865 by General Order #77 W. D. 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Aug. 5, 1891, Application #1047024, Certificate 
#756480

SOURCE:
* 1906 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Muster Roster Co. B 
* Muster Roster Co. H 
* Veterans Card File Co. B & H 
* Footnote.com
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295747 [Co. B lists rank as 
musician, enlistment date as Mar. 12, 1864 at age 18 in Cumberland, Md., muster 
in date as Mar. 12, 1864 in Cumberland, Md. and as a veteran; Co. H lists rank 
as musician, enlistment date as Mar. 12, 1864 at age 15 in Cumberland, Md., 
muster in date as Mar. 12, 1864 in Cumberland, Md., veteran and as discharged 
May 31, 1865 by General Order #77 War Department]