William H. Dempsey

Pvt., 72nd Pa. Infantry, Company A

Held as prisoner of war

Mustered in August 1861 in Phila. at age 29. Captured at Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864. Arrived at Camp Discharge Sept. 30, 1864. Mustered out of service Oct. 3, 1864, expiration of term.