JUNIOR FIRE ZOUAVESCOMPANY A, EIGHTY-EIGHTH (88TH) PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY REGIMENT
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The "Junior Fire Zouaves" were organized by George W. Knabb in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Reporting to the regimental encampment near Philadelphia, the company was mustered into United States service on August 23rd, 1861, as Company A of the Eighty-Eighth (88th) Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment, for three years' service under the command of Captain Knabb.
Serving with the regiment throughout its campaigns and marches, the company was mustered out of service with the regiment on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C., then being under the command of First Lieutenant Daniel W. Ney.
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CAPTAIN
Foust, Benezet Forst: Mustered into service as Regimental Adjutant, with the rank of First Lieutenant, of the 88th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment on September 10th, 1861, for three years' service; promoted to Captain of Company A on November 28th, 1862; promoted to Major on December 31st, 1862; wounded in action on July 1st, 1863, at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; transferred to the 9th Regiment, Veteran Reserve Corps, on November 6th, 1863; promoted to Lieutenant Colonel of the 10th Regiment, Veteran Reserve Corps, on June 20th, 1864; brevetted to the rank of Brigadier General of United States Volunteers on March 13th, 1865, for “gallant and meritorious services during the War;” mustered out of service with the regiment on November 28th, 1865. [Born on April 5th, 1840, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; died on January 8th, 1870, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; buried at the Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.]
Knabb, George W.: Mustered into service as Captain of Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; resigned his commission on July 28th, 1862.
Koch, Thomas J.: Mustered into service as a Sergeant in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on February 6th, 1864, for three years' service; promoted to First Lieutenant on November 24th, 1864; promoted to Captain on January 6th, 1865; killed in action on April 1st, 1865, at Five Forks, Virginia.
Whiteside, Henry: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; promoted to Sergeant, no date; promoted to First Sergeant, no date; wounded in action on September 17th, 1862, at Sharpsburg, Maryland; promoted to First Lieutenant on November 23rd, 1862; promoted to Captain on July 1st, 1863; mustered out of service on September 1st, 1864, upon the expiration of his term of service.
FIRST LIEUTENANT
Fritz, Frederick R.: Mustered into service as First Lieutenant of Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; resigned his commission on November 23rd, 1862.
Ney, Daniel W.: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; wounded in action on May 4th, 1863, at Chancellorsville, Virginia; wounded in action on July 4th, 1863, at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; promoted to First Sergeant, no date; re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on February 6th, 1864, for three years' service; promoted to First Lieutenant on March 17th, 1865; promoted to Captain on June 14th, 1865, however, was never mustered into service as such; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Ninesteel, Jacob: Mustered into service as a Sergeant in Company E on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; promoted to Second Lieutenant of Company A on December 22nd, 1862; promoted to First Lieutenant on March 16th, 1863; promoted to Captain on October 4th, 1864, however, was never mustered into service as such; mustered out of service on December 3rd, 1864, upon the expiration of his term of service.
SECOND LIEUTENANT
Kramn, Jacob S.: Mustered into service as a Private in Company E on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; promoted to Regimental Commissary Sergeant on October 4th, 1861; promoted to Second Lieutenant of Company A on January 1st, 1863; promoted to First Lieutenant on October 4th, 1864, however, was never mustered into service as such; mustered out of service on November 22nd, 1864, upon the expiration of his term of service.
Seyfert, Albert H.: Mustered into service as Second Lieutenant of Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; discharged on October 9th, 1862.
FIRST SERGEANT
Becker, Jacob P.: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on February 6th, 1864, for three years' service; captured in action on May 24th, 1864; paroled and exchanged on November 24th, 1864; promoted to First Sergeant on May 1st, 1865; discharged per orders on June 12th, 1865.
Reiff, George H.: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on September 18th, 1861, for three years' service; promoted to Corporal, no date; re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on February 6th, 1864, for three years' service; promoted to Sergeant on June 1st, 1865; promoted to First Sergeant, no date; promoted to First Lieutenant on June 14th, 1865, however, was never mustered into service as such; absent, on a leave of absence, at the time of the company being mustered out of service; no further record.
Shirey, George: Mustered into service as a First Sergeant of Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; mustered out of service on August 23rd, 1864, upon the expiration of his term of service.
SERGEANT
Beaumont, George: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; wounded in action on December 13th, 1862, at Fredericksburg, Virginia; promoted to Corporal, no date; re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on February 6th, 1864, for three years' service; promoted to Sergeant on June 1st, 1865; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Hill, Gabriel: Mustered into service as a Sergeant in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; mustered out of service on August 23rd, 1864, upon the expiration of his term of service.
Hock, Joseph: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on September 10th, 1861, for three years' service; promoted to Corporal on January 1st, 1864; re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on February 6th, 1864, for three years' service; captured in action on August 19th, 1864; paroled and exchanged on December 3rd, 1864; promoted to Sergeant on May 1st, 1865; discharged per orders on June 12th, 1865.
Kennedy, John L.: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; promoted to Sergeant, no date; discharged due to disability on May 10th, 1862.
Kinsley, Thomas: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; promoted to Sergeant, no date; discharged due to disability on July 16th, 1862.
Kline, Joseph H.: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on February 6th, 1864, for three years' service; promoted to Corporal, no date; promoted to Sergeant on June 1st, 1865; promoted to Second Lieutenant on June 14th, 1865, but was never mustered into service as such; absent, on a leave of absence, at the time of the company being mustered out of service; no further record.
Scheeffier, A.J.: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on February 6th, 1864, for three years' service; promoted to Corporal, no date; promoted to Sergeant on June 1st, 1865; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Strahle, Conrad: Mustered into service as a Sergeant in Company A of the 88th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; wounded in action on September 17th, 1862, at Sharpsburg, Maryland; transferred to the 2nd Independent Company of the Veteran Reserve Corps on November 15th, 1863; transferred as a Sergeant to Company F of the 21st Regiment, Veteran Reserve Corps, no date; no further record.
Whitaker, David: Mustered into service as a Sergeant in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on February 6th, 1864, for three years' service; wounded in action on April 1st, 1865, at Five Forks, Virginia; died of wounds on April 20th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
CORPORAL
Boyer, Jeremiah: Mustered into service as a Corporal in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; wounded in action on August 28th, 1862, at Manassas, Virginia; died of wounds on September 14th, 1862, at Washington, D.C.
Briggs, Lewis: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on September 25th, 1864, for three years' service; promoted to Corporal on May 1st, 1865; discharged per orders on June 10th, 1865.
Clark, William: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on April 4th, 1865, for one years' service; promoted to Corporal on June 15th, 1865; absent, sick, at the time of the company being mustered out of service; no further record.
Davis, Chauncey: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 4th, 1865, for one years' service; promoted to Corporal on June 15th, 1865; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Davis, David: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on February 6th, 1864, for three years' service; promoted to Corporal on December 1st, 1864; discharged per orders on June 10th, 1865.
Drum, Henry: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on February 22nd, 1864, for three years' service; promoted to Corporal on June 15th, 1865; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Estes, Franklin: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 25th, 1865, for one years' service; promoted to Corporal on June 15th, 1865; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Fisher, William P.: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on February 6th, 1864, for three years' service; captured in action on August 19th, 1864; paroled and exchanged on December 17th, 1864; promoted to Corporal on June 1st, 1865; discharged per orders on June 12th, 1865.
Griffith, Samuel: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 11th, 1865, for one years' service; promoted to Corporal on June 15th, 1865; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Harris, John: Enlisted as a Substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on September 25th, 1864, for three years' service; promoted to Corporal on May 1st, 1863; discharged per orders on June 10th, 1865.
Heller, William: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; promoted to Corporal on June 15th, 1865; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Hoffman, John W.: Mustered into service as a Corporal in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on February 6th, 1864, for three years' service; killed by accident on August 24th, 1864, at Weldon Railroad, Virginia.
Hutchinson, W.J.: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on September 24th, 1864, for three years' service; promoted to Corporal on May 1st, 1865; discharged per orders on June 10th, 1865.
Kline, Emerson: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; promoted to Corporal, no date; discharged due to disability on June 9th, 1863.
Madison, Isaac: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on February 28th, 1864, for three years' service; captured in action on May 24th, 1864; paroled and exchanged on November 20th, 1864; promoted to Corporal on May 20th, 1865; discharged per orders on June 12th, 1865.
Matthews, Charles: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on February 24th, 1864, for three years' service; promoted to Corporal on June 15th, 1865; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Miller, Russell: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; promoted to Corporal, no date; discharged due to disability on June 21st, 1864.
Whitaker, John: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on February 6th, 1864, for three years' service; promoted to Corporal, no date; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
MUSICIAN
Hawk, William L.: Mustered into service as a Musician in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on February 6th, 1864, for three years' service; wounded in action on June 27th, 1864; deserted on January 15th, 1865; returned from desertion on June 21st, 1865; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Metz, Manoah: Mustered into service as a Musician in Company A on October 4th, 1861, for three years' service; wounded in action on September 17th, 1862, at Sharpsburg, Maryland; re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on February 6th, 1864, for three years' service; discharged due to disability on May 28th, 1865.
Nagle, John F.: Mustered into service as a Musician in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; discharged due to disability on July 1st, 1862.
PRIVATE
Ackeman, Chauncey: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 29th, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Adams, George: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; deserted on June 18th, 1863.
Albright, John H.: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 29th, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Altimon, Spearing R.: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on September 25th, 1864, for three years' service; discharged per orders on June 10th, 1865.
Arnold, Henry: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on February 6th, 1864, for three years' service; captured in action on August 19th, 1864; paroled and exchanged on March 1st, 1865; discharged per orders on June 21st, 1865.
Arrington, Frank: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; deserted on April 11th, 1862.
Barkley, Josiah L.: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 29th, 1865, for one years' service; discharged per orders on August 7th, 1865.
Barnet, Abraham B.: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on April 5th, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Beatty, William E.: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 23rd, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Beaumont, John: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on February 6th, 1864, for three years' service; killed in action on June 18th, 1864, at Petersburg, Virginia.
Beaumont, William: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; killed in action on July 1st, 1863, at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Bechtel, Aaron: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; mustered out of service on August 23rd, 1864, upon the expiration of his term of service.
Becker, Charles: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; deserted on May 1st, 1863.
Bell, Alexander: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on September 25th, 1864, for three years' service; wounded in action on February 6th, 1865, at Hatcher's Run, Virginia; discharged per orders on June 10th, 1865.
Berkleypile, Joseph: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 11th, 1865, for one years' service; discharged per orders on July 1st, 1865.
Bishop, Henry: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; wounded in action on December 13th, 1862, at Fredericksburg, Virginia; discharged due to disability on April 1st, 1863.
Boston, Elida: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on September 25th, 1864, for three years' service; discharged per orders on June 3rd, 1865.
Buckley, Franklin: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; discharged per orders, on a writ of habeas corpus, on September 5th, 1861.
Callahan, Daniel F.: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; transferred to Company K on November 1st, 1861; discharged due to disability on February 19th, 1863.
Carter, Andrew J.: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; transferred to Company G on April 2nd, 1862; discharged due to disability on February 27th, 1863.
Clickett, Patrick.: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; transferred to Company K on November 1st, 1861; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Clingman, George W.: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 4th, 1864, for three years' service; wounded in action on May 8th, 1864, at Laurel Hill, Virginia; discharged due to disability, no date.
Clouser, Daniel: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; mustered out of service on August 23rd, 1864, upon the expiration of his term of service.
Coleman, Peter: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 27th, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Cresswell, Isaac P.: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; discharged due to disability on December 31st, 1861.
Dautrich, Alfred: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; wounded in action on August 29th, 1862, at Manassas, Virginia; re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on February 6th, 1864, for three years' service; transferred to Company H on February 6th, 1864; discharged due to disability on May 14th, 1865.
Dautrich, Mayberry: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on February 6th, 1864, for three years' service; transferred as a Musician to Company H on February 6th, 1864; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Dempsey, Samuel: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 11th, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Derr, Martin: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; deserted on June 18th, 1862.
Drexel, Reuben: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on February 6th, 1864, for three years' service; transferred to Company H on February 6th, 1864; promoted to Corporal, no date; promoted to Sergeant on June 15th, 1865; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Dyer, George: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on September 25th, 1864, for three years' service; discharged per orders on June 10th, 1865.
Eppinger, John: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; died of disease on November 17th, 1862, at Alexandria, Virginia.
Eshelman, George: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on February 25th, 1865, for one years' service; discharged per orders on, no date.
Evrich, Isaac: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on February 6th, 1864, for three years' service; captured in action on August 19th, 1864; held at the prisoner of war camp at Salisbury, North Carolina, to February 1865; died of disease on February 8th, 1865, at Salisbury, North Carolina.
Fagan, James: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; mustered out of service on August 23rd, 1864, upon the expiration of his term of service.
Fisher, Amos: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on February 22nd, 1864, for three years' service; killed in action on May 9th, 1864, at Laurel Hill, Virginia.
Fox, Harrison T.: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; deserted on December 13th, 1863.
Frantz, Henry: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 9th, 1864, for three years' service; no further record.
Frech, John: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 30th, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Fredline, Abraham: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 29th, 1865, for one years' service; discharged per orders on June 23rd, 1865.
Fullmer, George: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; deserted on September 1st, 1862.
Gardner, Hiram: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 11th, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Grant, Joseph: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on September 24th, 1864, for three years' service; discharged per orders on June 14th, 1865.
Green, John: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the 88th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment on September 24th, 1864, for three years' service; transferred to Company I of the 107th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment on December 1st, 1864; discharged per orders on June 7th, 1865.
Grim, John A.: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; discharged due to disability on December 27th, 1862.
Haberacker, William: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; discharged due to disability on October 24th, 1862.
Hagan, Barnet: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; mustered out of service on August 23rd, 1864, upon the expiration of his term of service.
Hagan, Daniel: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on September 3rd, 1861, for three years' service; mustered out of service on August 23rd, 1864, upon the expiration of his term of service.
Haller, Ebenezer: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on September 9th, 1861, for three years' service; re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on February 6th, 1864, for three years' service; captured in action on August 19th, 1864; held as a prisoner of war at Camp Sumter in Andersonville, Georgia; at the prisoner of war camp at Salisbury, North Carolina, to December 1864; died of disease on December 20th, 1864, at Salisbury, North Carolina.
Hanlon, John O.: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; transferred to Company K on November 1st, 1861; promoted to Sergeant, no date; promoted to First Sergeant, no date; promoted to Second Lieutenant on May 1st, 1863; dismissed from the service on July 22nd, 1864.
Harp, James P.: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on September 24th, 1864, for three years' service; discharged per orders on June 5th, 1865.
Hatlon, Jerome: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on September 5h, 1864, for three years' service; discharged per orders on June 10th, 1865.
Hawk, Albert: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; wounded in action on August 29th, 1862, at Manassas, Virginia; captured in action on October 10th, 1863; held at the prisoner of war camp at Salisbury, North Carolina, to March 1864; died of disease on March 23rd, 1864, at Richmond, Virginia.
Haywood, Henry: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; mustered out of service on August 23rd, 1864, upon the expiration of his term of service.
Hemuoinger, John: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; killed in action on September 17th, 1862, at Sharpsburg, Maryland.
Hetrick, Joseph: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on September 3rd, 1861, for three years' service; deserted on June 7th, 1865.
Hilliard, Isaiah: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on September 5h, 1864, for three years' service; discharged per orders on June 10th, 1865.
Hilliard, Obediah: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on September 5th, 1864, for three years' service; discharged per orders on June 10th, 1865.
Himmelright, H.: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; mustered out of service on August 23rd, 1864, upon the expiration of his term of service.
Hoffman, George W.: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; mustered out of service on August 23rd, 1864, upon the expiration of his term of service.
Hoffman, Ross: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on February 24th, 1864, for three years' service; wounded in action on May 8th, 1864, at Laurel Hill, Virginia; absent, sick in hospital, at the time of the company being mustered out of service; no further record.
Hoffman, William G.: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; killed in action on December 13th, 1862, at Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Hoffman, William H.: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the 88th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment on September 24th, 1864, for three years' service; transferred to Company G of the 107th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment on December 1st, 1864; no further record.
Hoffman, William J.: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on September 9th, 1861, for three years' service; deserted on July 21st, 1863.
Howard, David: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on February 6th, 1864, for three years' service; absent, sick, at the time of the company being mustered out of service; no further record.
Hughes, John J.: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on February 24th, 1864, for three years' service; discharged per orders on June 14th, 1865.
Hughston, Meltzer: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 27th, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; mustered out of service on November 21st, 1864, upon the expiration of his term of service.
Jesse, Joseph: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on September 24th, 1864, for three years' service; discharged per orders on June 10th, 1865.
Johnson, Peter: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 28th, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Johnson, William M.: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; mustered out of service on August 23rd, 1864, upon the expiration of his term of service.
Kaylor, Charles: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 30th, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Keen, Albert: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 27th, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on February 6th, 1864, for three years' service; discharged per orders on June 21st, 1865.
Kelchner, Isaac C.: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; mustered out of service on August 23rd, 1864, upon the expiration of his term of service.
Kelley, John: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; discharged due to disability on February 27th, 1863.
Kieffer, Valentine: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 16th, 1865, for one years' service; died on June 2nd, 1865, at Alexandria, Virginia.
Kline, William: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 30th, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Lake, Jonathan: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 27th, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Lantz, Austin: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 27th, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Leaves, Jacob: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on September 24th, 1864, for three years' service; discharged per orders on June 10th, 1865.
Livingston, W.L.: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 11th, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Lohr, Jeremiah: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 11th, 1865, for one years' service; absent, sick in hospital, at the time of the company being mustered out of service; no further record.
Lohr, Zach. T.: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 30th, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Mangus, Jacob: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 11th, 1865, for one years' service; absent, sick in hospital, at the time of the company being mustered out of service; no further record.
Martin, Robert: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on September 24th, 1864, for three years' service; discharged per orders on June 10th, 1863.
Martin, William: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on September 24th, 1864, for three years' service; discharged per orders on June 20th, 1865.
McAvoy, John: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; deserted on September 28th, 1862.
Miles, Samuel: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; transferred to Company K on November 1st, 1861 discharged due to disability on June 14th, 1862.
Miller, Daniel B.: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 11th, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Miller, Edward: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; wounded in action on December 13th, 1862, at Fredericksburg, Virginia; mustered out of service on August 23rd, 1864, upon the expiration of his term of service.
Miller, Levi: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; mustered out of service on August 23rd, 1864, upon the expiration of his term of service.
Miller, Valentine: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 31st, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; deserted on April 11th, 1862.
Miller, William: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; mustered out of service on August 23rd, 1864, upon the expiration of his term of service.
Millhoff, Charles: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; killed in action on September 17th, 1862, at Sharpsburg, Maryland.
Moore (Mohr), Daniel: Mustered into service as a Private in Company H of the 5th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment on April 20th, 1861, for three months’ service; mustered out of service with the company on July 25th, 1861, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the 88th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; wounded in action on September 17th, 1862, at Sharpsburg, Maryland; transferred to Company M of the 2nd United States Artillery Regiment on November 14th, 1862; honorably discharged on February 4th, 1864, at Brandy Station, Virginia, upon the expiration of his term of service. Enlisted as a Private in Company M of the 2nd United States Artillery Regiment on February 8th, 1864, at Brandy Station, Virginia, for three years’ service; honorably discharged on February 8th, 1867, at the Presidio of San Francisco, California, upon the expiration of his term of service. [Born ca. 1841 in Reading, Pennsylvania; applied for, and received, a veterans’ pension from March 8th, 1879, and reapplied on February 18th, 1907; died on November 25th, 1913, at Reading, Pennsylvania.]
Morrow, William: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on February 24th, 1864, for three years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Naugle, Michael: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; deserted on August 30th, 1862.
Oliphant, Joseph C.: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the 88th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; transferred to Company E of the 15th United States Infantry Regiment on December 8th, 1862; honorably discharged on November 25th, 1865, at Mobile, Alabama, upon the expiration of his term of service. Enlisted as a Private in Company G of the 1st United States Infantry Regiment on June 6th, 1866, at the Jackson Barracks, Louisiana, for three years’ service; deserted on January 31st, 1867. [Born ca. 1840 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; applied for, and received, a veterans’ pension from June 1st, 1900, and reapplied on August 2nd, 1910; died in 1911.]
Ornstead, Peter: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 11th, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Peiffer, Levi J.: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 31st, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; died of disease on December 10th, 1863, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Phillips, James: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on September 24th, 1864, for three years' service; killed in action on February 7th, 1865, at Hatcher's Run, Virginia.
Platz, Franklin: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the 88th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment on September 10th, 1861, for three years' service; re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on February 6th, 1864, for three years' service; wounded in action on May 8th, 1864, at Laurel Hill, Virginia; transferred to the 119th Company of the 2nd Battalion, Veteran Reserve Corps, no date; discharged per orders on July 27th, 1865.
Pope, John: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; transferred to Company K on November 1st, 1861; discharged due to disability on October 8th, 1862.
Pryor, Thomas: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on September 24th, 1864, for three years' service; discharged per orders on June 10th, 1865.
Pugh, William: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; died of disease on August 1st, 1864, at City Point, Virginia.
Raymon, George: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 11th, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Reed, John: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 27th, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; deserted on November 23rd, 1862.
Reedy, William: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on February 6th, 1864, for three years' service; discharged due to disability on May 3rd, 1865.
Reilley, Henry: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the 88th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment on August 31st, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; transferred to Company D of the 14th Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps, in August 1863; no further record.
Rhodes, John J.: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 31st, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Riffle, Samuel T.: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 11th, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Rifile, Josiah: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 11th, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Rock, Isaac: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 30th, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Roddy, Jacob: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 11th, 1865, for one years' service; discharged per orders on June 23rd, 1865.
Roland, Charles A.: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; mustered out of service on August 23rd, 1864, upon the expiration of his term of service.
Roland, Henry: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; deserted on September 23rd, 1862.
Roland, Lucian: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; mustered out of service on August 23rd, 1864, upon the expiration of his term of service.
Ross, Giles: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on September 24th, 1864, for three years' service; discharged per orders on June 10th, 1865.
Sanders, Charles: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; captured in action on July 19th, 1863, at Rappahannock Station, Virginia; no further record.
Schaeffer, Henry M.: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; deserted on August 31st, 1862.
Seece, Emanuel: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 11th, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Shaum, William F.: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 28th, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Shefier, Henry: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on February 6th, 1864, for three years' service; no further record.
Smith, George: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; died of disease on December 12th, 1862, at Alexandria, Virginia.
Smith, Henry: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on February 6th, 1864, for three years' service; died of disease on June 18th, 1864, at City Point, Virginia.
Snyder, William: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; discharged due to disability on October 9th, 1862.
Spicher, Peter: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 11th, 1865, for one years' service; discharged per orders on August 2nd, 1865.
Stahl, Jeremiah: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 11th, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Stevenson, Benjamin: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on September 24th, 1864, for three years' service; discharged per orders on June 13th, 1865.
Strohecker, Cyrus: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; mustered out of service on August 23rd, 1864, upon the expiration of his term of service.
Stuff, Benjamin: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 11th, 1865, for one years' service; discharged per orders on June 15th, 1865.
Sullivan, John: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on September 24th, 1864, for three years' service; discharged per orders on June 10th, 1865.
Swank, William H.: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 11th, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Swoyer, Lewis: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A of the 88th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; transferred to Company C of the 2nd United States Artillery Regiment on December 18th, 1862; deserted on April 24th, 1863; apprehended on August 19th, 1864; honorably discharged on December 16th, 1865, at Key West, Florida, upon the expiration of his term of service. [Born ca. 1830 in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.]
Swoyer, Sewell: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 27th, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Thomas, Peter K.: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 11th, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Trout, Daniel: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on February 22nd, 1864, for three years' service; discharged per orders on May 13th, 1865.
Varner, Samuel: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 28th, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Waid, John: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on September 24th, 1864, for three years' service; discharged per orders on June 13th, 1865.
Wallace, John M.: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on February 6th, 1864, for three years' service; transferred to Company G on February 6th, 1864; captured in action on August 19th, 1864; paroled and exchanged on March 9th, 1865; promoted to Corporal on May 1st, 1865; promoted to Sergeant on June 1st, 1865; discharged per orders on June 9th, 1865.
Walters, Jacob: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 11th, 1865, for one years' service; discharged per orders on June 2nd, 1865.
Walters, Peter H.: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 16th, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Waner, Christian: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on February 25th, 1865, for one years' service; discharged per orders, no date.
Wharton, James: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; captured in action on July 1st, 1863, at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; paroled & exchanged, no date; discharged per orders on February 4th, 1865.
Whitaker, Henry: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 31st, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; deserted on November 30th, 1862.
Wilson, Henry: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on September 27th, 1864, for three years' service; absent, sick in hospital, at the time of the company being mustered out of service; no further record.
Wise, Albert G.: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on September 16th, 1861, for three years' service; re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on February 6th, 1864, for three years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Witt, Jacob: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 11th, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Wooden, John: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; mustered out of service on September 27th, 1864, upon the expiration of his term of service.
Wringle, William: Enlisted as a substitute and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 29th, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Wynn, Charles: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; wounded in action on September 17th, 1862, at Sharpsburg, Maryland; re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on February 6th, 1864, for three years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Yarger, Evan S.: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; transferred to Company G on February 6th, 1864; absent, on detached service, at the time of the company being mustered out of service; no further record.
Yoder, Jefferson: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 23rd, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; died on December 12th, 1862, at Alexandria, Virginia.
Young, Edward: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on August 24th, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three years' service; died of disease on May 8th, 1864, at Culpepper, Virginia.
Young, Frederick: Drafted and was mustered into service as a Private in Company A on March 11th, 1865, for one years' service; mustered out of service with the company on June 30th, 1865, at Washington, D.C.
Zeiber, John: Mustered into service as a Private in Company A on September 3rd, 1861, for three years' service; wounded in action on September 17th, 1862, at Sharpsburg, Maryland; mustered out of service on November 30th, 1864, upon the expiration of his term of service.
PUBLISHED MATERIAL
Page 1603, "A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion." Frederick H. Dyer, The Dyer Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa, 1908.
Volume I, "Historical Register and Dictionary of the United States Army, from its organization, September 29, 1789, to March 2, 1903." Francis B. Heitman, Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 1903.
Pages 67 to 110, Volume III, "History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-5." Samuel P. Bates; B. Singerly, State Printer; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; 1870.
"History of the 88th Pennsylvania Volunteers in the War for the Union, 1861-1865." John Vautier; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; 1894.
Pages 913 & 914, Part III, "Official Army Register of the Volunteer force of the United States Army for the years 1861, '62, '63, '64, '65." Adjutant Generals Office, United States Army, 1865 to 1867.
DOCUMENTS, PAPERS & NON-PUBLISHED MATERIALS
Compiled Records Showing Service of Military Units in Volunteer Union Organization. Roll 180 - Pennsylvania, One Hundred Tenth Infantry through One Hundred Twenty-First Infantry. National Archives & Records Administration, Washington, D.C.
Pension applications for service in the US Army between 1861 and 1900, grouped according to the units in which the veterans served. (NARA T289) National Archives & Records Administration, Washington, D.C.
PHOTOGRAPHS, IMAGES & ARTIFACTS
United States Army Heritage & Education Center, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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