Lower Merion Historical Society

The Lower Merion Historical Society

« Camp Discharge Roster

8th Pa. Cavalry (89th Pa. Volunteers)

Recruited in 1861 in Montgomery (Co. M), Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester and Lycoming Counties. Took part in 28 operations including Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spotsylvania CH, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg. Lost 188 enlisted men and officers during service to wounds or sickness. 57 of its men were at Camp Discharge, including 15 Andersonville survivors.

57 Men at Camp Discharge

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