Pennsylvania Volunteers of the Civil War

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Washington County Pennsylvania Soldiers in the Civil War

Washington County PA Civil War Rosters

For additional regiments and more detailed information about the following regiments including wounded, killed in action, promotions, regimental history and battles fought, see Bates' History of the Pennsylvania Volunteers

39th Regiment

Company D
Washington County

5th West Virginia Cavalry

Although a West Virginia Cavalry, the following regiments consisted of Pennsylvania men.

Company I
Washington County, Pennsylvania

Washington County PA Civil War Medal of Honor Recipients

The Medal of Honor is awarded to a person in the Armed Services who has distinguished himself conspicuously by gallantry at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. The deed performed must have been one of personal bravery or self-sacrifice so conspicuous as to clearly distinguish the individual above his comrades and must have involved risk of life.

Medal of Honor Recipients of Washington County

Washington County PA Civil War Soldier Biographies

Many biographies have genealogy info going back many generations and often include the country of origin of the original family immigrant. In addition to battles fought, injuries and POW info, if any, biographies of Pennsylvania Civil War soldiers and officers has genealogy data such as birthplace and birth date, parents, spouse, children, residence and occupation before and after the War.

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