David S. Bechtel

Cpl., 183rd Pa. Infantry, Company D

Held as prisoner of war

Mustered in March 13, 1862. Wounded at Deep Bottom, Va., Aug. 16, 1864; prisoner Aug. 16-Dec. 20, 1864. Entered Camp Discharge March 17, 1865. Discharged March 18, 1865, expiration of term. Did additional service with 72nd Pa. Infantry.