Matthew H. Morrell
Pvt., 96th Pa. Infantry, Company A
Mustered in Sept. 23, 1861, in Pottsville at age 18, a miner born in England. Deserted Sept. 11, 1862, at White Orchard Church, Va. Returned Sept. 19, 1863. Wounded in action at Spotsylvania Courthouse May 10, 1864. Recorded at Camp Discharge Nov. 4, 1864. Hospitalized there to treat gunshot wound of right arm Dec. 2, 1864. Discharged March 9, 1865.