Lower Merion Historical Society

The Lower Merion Historical Society

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Charles H. Barber

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

Held as POW at Andersonville

Enrolled June 7, 1861, in Reading at age 20, a boatman. Mustered in July 28, 1861, in Harrisburg. Re-enlisted Nov. 23, 1863. Transferred to 54th Pa. Infantry July 4, 1864, by re-enlistment. Wounded in legs. Captured, circumstances not known. Held at Andersonville prison. Exchanged April 1865. Recorded present at Camp Discharge May 26-June 1, 1865. Did extra duty with Veteran Reserve Corps.