John T. Painter

Cpl., 72nd Pa. Infantry, Company E

Held as POW at Andersonville

Mustered in Aug. 10, 1861, in Phila. at age 22. Captured May 10, 1864, at Po River, Va. Held at Andersonville. Released March 4, 1865, at Wilmington, N.C. Arrived at Camp Discharge May 4, 1865. Mustered out May 5, 1865, expiration of term.