Lower Merion Historical Society

The Lower Merion Historical Society

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John H. Babb

Alias: Bobb

Pvt., 32nd Pa. Infantry (3rd Pa. Reserves), Company A

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Held as POW at Andersonville

Enrolled June 7, 1861, in Berks County at age 19, a clerk. Mustered in July 28, 1861, in Harrisburg. Wounded and captured at Battle of Cloyd’s Mountain, Va., May 9, 1864. Paroled May 28, 1865. Recorded present at Camp Discharge May 26, 1865. Mustered out May 30, 1865.