Lower Merion Historical Society

The Lower Merion Historical Society

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John B. Burr

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

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Held as POW at Andersonville

Enrolled May 27, 1861, in Phila. at age 19, a printer. Mustered in July 27, 1861, in Washington, D.C. Promoted to sergeant April 1, 1863. Captured May 5, 1864, at Wilderness. Held at Andersonville prison. Released Feb. 26, 1865 at Wilmington, N.C. Entered Camp Discharge March 23, 1865. Discharged March 28, 1865.