John Billy
Pvt., 96th Pa. Infantry, Company C
Held as prisoner of war
Mustered in Sept. 23, 1861, in Pottsville at age 21. Captured Aug. 21, 1864, and held until Feb. 21, 1865. Recorded at Camp Discharge March 24, 1865, and hospitalized there for chronic diarrhea the next day. Forwarded to provost marshal. Discharged June 14, 1865.