Lower Merion Historical Society

The Lower Merion Historical Society

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20th Pa. Cavalry (181st Pa. Regiment)

Organized in 1863 as a six-month regiment, drawn from Philadelphia, and 6 counties including Montgomery, Chester and Bucks. Fought at New Market, Berkeley Springs and Lynchburg. 128 enlisted men and officers succumbed to injury or illness. Regiment was in Grand Review in D.C. 5 of its men passed though Camp Discharge.

5 Men at Camp Discharge