199th Pa. Infantry

Raised in 1864 with men from Philadelphia, Montgomery, Lancaster, Dauphin, Crawford, Allegheny, Lycoming and Erie Counties. Also known as the Commercial Regiment. Fought at Petersburg and Appomattox. Lost 84 enlisted men and officers to wounds and disease during service. Mustered out in Richmond in June 1865. 4 of its men passed through Camp Discharge.

4 Men at Camp Discharge

• Pvt. Edward Hillier, Company C
• Cpl. John A. Hopkins, Company H
• Pvt. Israel S. Meredith, Company H
• Pvt. Samuel Ruff, Company unassigned POW

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