Lower Merion Historical Society

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John A. Natcher

Pvt., 36th Pa. Infantry (7th Pa. Reserves), Company A

Held as POW at Andersonville

Enrolled April 21, 1861 in Cumberland County at age 20, a farmer. Mustered in July 27, 1861 in Washington, D.C. Re-enlisted Nov. 27, 1863, in Washington. Captured at Wilderness May 5, 1864. Imprisoned at Andersonville. Paroled April 22, 1865 at Jacksonville, Fla. At Camp Discharge, hospitalized for ecthyma May 3-June 1, 1865. Mustered out June 13, 1865. Joined Veteran Reserve Corps.