John J. Yorgey

Cpl., 5th Pa. Cavalry (65th Pa. Volunteers), Company K

Held as prisoner of war

Enrolled July 20, 1861, in Milton, Pa., at age 19, a blacksmith. Mustered in Aug. 19, 1861, in Phila. Captured June 29, 1864, at Reams Station, Va. Released Dec. 16, 1864. Recorded at Camp Discharge Feb. 20, 1865. Discharged March 6, 1865, expiration of term.