Lower Merion Historical Society

The Lower Merion Historical Society

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John Allen

Pvt., 72nd Pa. Infantry, Company F

Held as POW at Andersonville

Mustered into service Aug. 10, 1861, in Phila. at age 20. Transferred from Co. M Nov. 1, 1862. Captured at Petersburg, Va., June 22, 1864. Held at Andersonville and survived. Entered Camp Discharge Jan. 17, 1865. Mustered out Jan. 25, 1865, expiration of term.