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Collum Duffy

Pvt., 97th Pa. Infantry, Company E

Held as prisoner of war

Mustered in October 1861 in West Chester at age 16, a laborer. Taken prisoner Aug. 16, 1864, Paroled Sept. 26, 1864. Recorded at Camp Discharge Nov. 17, 1864, coming from Camp Parole, Md. Hospitalized at Camp Discharge for staphyloma and amaurosis of left eye Nov. 23, 1864. Discharged Dec. 2, 1864, expiration of term.