Lower Merion Historical Society

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187th Pa. Infantry

Regiment formed in 1864 in Philadelphia and became part of the Army of the Potomac. Underwent combat at Cold Harbor and during Siege of Petersburg. Lost 136 enlisted men and officers to battle and disease. Companies C, H, G, and K were sent to Camp Discharge as provost guards in May 185. Regiment mustered out August 1865. 387 of its men were garrisoned at Camp Discharge.

357 Men at Camp Discharge