Lower Merion Historical Society

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William Vancamp

Alias: Weikamp

Sgt., 36th Pa. Infantry (7th Pa. Reserves), Company I

Held as POW at Andersonville

Enrolled May 26, 1861, in Lebanon County at age 31, a laborer. Mustered in June 14, 1861, in West Chester. Captured May 5, 1864 at Battle of Wilderness. Imprisoned at Andersonville. Exchanged April 1, 1865. Recorded present at Camp Discharge May 22, 1865. Discharged June 16, 1865.