Lower Merion Historical Society

The Lower Merion Historical Society

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Henry J. Reifsnyder

Cpl., 8th Pa. Cavalry (89th Pa. Volunteers), Company M

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Held as POW at Andersonville

Enlisted Sept. 24, 1861, mustered in Oct. 5, 1861, in Phila. at age 21. Captured Oct. 12, 1863, at Sulphur Springs, Va. Held at Andersonville and survived. Admitted to Camp Discharge Hospital with impetigo Jan. 7, 1865. Discharged by general order Jan. 30, 1865. Joined Veteran Reserve Corps.