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James Cornett

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

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Held as POW at Andersonville

Mustered in Aug. 20, 1861, in Phila., age 32, from Phoenixville. Served as nurse in regimental hospital. Captured at Reams Station, Va., June 29, 1964. Held in Andersonville. At Camp Discharge, hospitalized for chronic diarrhea Feb. 27, 1865. Mustered out March 30, 1865, expiration of term.