Military: CWR: Wilt, James of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Wilt, James

* Private Co. B 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Mustered in Oct. 22, 1861at age 18 as Private in Harrisburg, Pa. 
* Discharged May 3, 1865 by General Order #77 War Dept. 
* Veteran 
* Re-enlisted Feb. 26, 1864 at Cumberland, Md.

SOURCE:
* 1884 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Muster Roster Co. B 
* Veterans Card File
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295747 [Lists enlistment date 
as Feb. 26, 1864 at age 18 in Cumberland, Md., muster in date as Feb. 26, 1864 
in Cumberland, Md. and as discharged May 31, 1865 by General Order #77 War 
Department]

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Wilt, James

* Somerset Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Drafted Mar. 10, 1865 at Chambersburg, Pa. 
* Due to report Mar. 27 - 31, 1865 at Chambersburg, Pa.

SOURCE:
* Somerset Democrat Mar. 15, 1865