Military: CWR: Hershiser, Henry J. of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Hershiser, Henry J.

* Died 1907 
* Private Co. C 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enrolled Dec. 15, 1861 at age 27 in Somerset, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Mustered in Apr. 5, 1862 as Private at Sir John's Run, Va.  
* Not on muster out roll 
* Height - 5' 8 1/2"; Hair - Light; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Blue 
* Occupation at enrollment - Wagon Maker 
* Residence at enrollment - Pocahontas, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Invalid Pension: Applied June 5, 1869, Application #144267, Certificate 
#114776; Widow Pension: Application #872585, Certificate #669532

SOURCE:
* 1906 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Muster Roster Co. C [Lists muster in date as Dec. 25, 1861] 
* Veterans Card File 
* Footnote.com
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295747 [Lists enlistment date 
as Dec. 25, 1861 at age 27 in Somerset, Pa., mustered in date as Apr. 25, 1862 
in Sir John's Run, Va.]