Lower Merion Historical Society

The Lower Merion Historical Society

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George H. Bishop

Pvt., 11th Pa. Cavalry (108th Pa. Volunteers), Company B

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Held as POW at Andersonville

Mustered in Aug. 29, 1861, in Phila. at age 19, a music teacher from London, England. Captured at Ream’s Station, Va., June 29, 1864. Held at Andersonville. Released Nov. 23, 1864. Recorded at Camp Discharge Feb. 1, 1865. Hospitalized at camp for enlarged tonsils Feb. 8, 1865. Discharged Feb. 18, 1865.