Jacob T. Strohecker

Alias: Strawhecker

Pvt., 36th Pa. Infantry (7th Pa. Reserves), Company I

Held as POW at Andersonville

Enrolled May 26, 1861, in Lebanon County at age 21, a boatman. Mustered in July 27, 1861 in Washington, D.C. Re-enlisted Nov. 6, 1863, in Washington. Transferred to 190th Pa. Infantry May 31, 1864. "J.T. Stroobaken, Co. I" held at Andersonville and survived, exchanged April 1, 1865. Discharged at Camp Discharge May 22, 1865. Joined Veteran Reserve Corps.