Lower Merion Historical Society

The Lower Merion Historical Society

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William Eichelberger

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

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Held as POW at Andersonville

Enrolled May 8, 1861, in Cumberland County at age 22, a dentist. Mustered in May 28, 1861, at Camp Curtin. Appointed sergeant Dec. 1, 1862. Captured at Wilderness May 5, 1864. Imprisoned at Andersonville. Released Dec. 11, 1864, at Charleston, S.C. Entered Camp Discharge March 15, 1865. Discharged March 17, 1865.