William J. Skerrett
Pvt., 5th Pa. Cavalry (65th Pa. Volunteers), Company D
Held as POW at Andersonville
Mustered in September 1862 in Phila. at age 22, a farmer. Captured at Stony Creek, Va., June 29, 1864. Held at Andersonville. Released May 3, 1865. At Camp Discharge June 12–June 30, 1865. Hospitalized at camp for injury from fall 24 feet through roof. Discharged by general order, June 30, 1865.