John Elser
Pvt., 11th Pa. Cavalry (108th Pa. Volunteers), Company D
Held as POW at Andersonville
Enrolled Aug. 14, 1861, in Chambersburg at age 19, a butcher. Mustered in a week later in Phila. Re-enlisted Nov. 20, 1863. Captured June 15, 1864. Held at Andersonville and survived. Exchanged April 5, 1865. Recorded at Camp Discharge May 24, 1865. Discharged by general order June 5, 1865. Joined Veteran Volunteers.