William Patterson

Sgt., 1st Pa. Cavalry (44th Pa. Regiment), Company A

Held as POW at Andersonville

Mustered in to service as corporal Aug. 1, 1861, in Harrisburg at age 24, a Mifflinburg tanner. Promoted from corporal. Captured June 21, 1864. Held at Andersonville and survived, sent to Millen Nov 14, 1864. Mustered out at Camp Discharge Feb. 4, 1865.