Lower Merion Historical Society

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91st Pa. Infantry

Recruited in 1861 solely in Philadelphia. Part of Army of the Potomac. Fought in 14 engagements including Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Spotsylvania CH, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Hatcher's Run. 200 of its enlisted men and officers succumbed to wounds and sickness. 3 died at Andersonville. Regiment took part in the Grand Review in D.C., then mustered out July 10, 1865. 12 of its men transited Camp Discharge.

12 Men at Camp Discharge

POW Held as a Confederate prisoner of war
POW/A Held at Andersonville prison, Georgia