Lower Merion Historical Society

The Lower Merion Historical Society

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John M. Bowers

Pvt., 3rd Pa. Cavalry (60th Pa. Volunteers), Company D

Enrolled July 28, 1861, in Washington, D.C., at age 20, a soldier. Mustered in Aug. 13, 1861 in D.C. Sick in hospital in Baltimore since June 3, 1863. Hospitalized at Camp Discharge Hospital for "night sweats" Dec. 9, 1864. Sick at muster-out.