Military: CWR: Parson, Robert Sr. of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Parson, Robert Sr.

* Died Feb. 24, 1918 in Johnstown, Pa. 
* Buried in Union Cemetery, Somerset, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Private Co. E 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enrolled Aug. 24, 1861 at age 27 in Johnstown, Pa. 
* Mustered in Oct. 4, 1861 as Private in Harrisburg, Pa. 
* Prisoner of war from May 15, 1864 to Dec. 10, 1864 
* Discharged Mar. 2, 1865 to date Dec. 15, 1864 
* Served Oct. 4, 1861 - Mar. 2, 1865 - 40 month 28 days 
* Height - 5' 6"; Hair - Brown; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Blue 
* Occupation at enrollment - Tailor 
* Residence at enrollment - Johnstown, Pa. 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Feb. 2, 1884 and Apr. 10, 1907, Application #505285, 
Certificate #782405

SOURCE:
* Veterans Grave Registration 
* Veterans Card File 
* Muster Roster Co. E 
* Footnote.com
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295747