James Salmon

Pvt., 5th Pa. Cavalry (65th Pa. Volunteers), Company G

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Held as POW at Andersonville

Mustered in August 1861 in Phila. at age 22, a miner from Pottsville. Re-enlisted Jan. 1, 1864. Captured at Reams Station, Va., June 29, 1864. Held at Andersonville. Sent to Millen, Ga., Oct. 31, 1864. Exchanged April 1, 1865. At Camp Discharge May 22-June 17, hospitalized for diarrhea May 25. Discharged by general order June 17, 1865. Joined Veteran Reserve Corps.