John W. Hoffman had two enlistments during the Civil War. In the first, he served as a Musician in Company D of the 127th Pennsylvania Infantry, and in the second, he was a Private in the 103rd Pennsylvania Infantry, Company G, serving on Roanoke Island, eventually being discharged at New Bern, North Carolina, 25 June […]
The history of the 103rd Pennsylvania Infantry explains why replacement companies had to be recruited in 1864 and 1865. From the Lykens Valley area around Gratz, Company G of the 103rd Pensylvania Infantry was formed in March of 1865 and sent south to Roanoke Island, North Carolina. Their experiences there were unlike other companies that […]
At the end of April and beginning of May 1864, the captured men of the 103rd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment were marched and transported south to Andersonville Confederate Prison. Their story was told by one of the members of that regiment, who compiled accounts of the regimental history, including the journey to Andersonville, Georgia. History of the […]
History of the 103d Regiment Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Infantry [103rd Pennsylvania Infantry], by Luther S. Dickey, was published in 1910 by L. S. Dickey in Chicago. Dickey was a Corporal in the regiment and Sgt. Samuel M. Evans served as collaborator for the work. The book has been digitized by Google and is available as […]
The three sons of Daniel Riegle and one son-in-law all saw Civil War service. —————————– ELIAS ETZWEILER (1829-1909) son-in-law of Daniel Riegle, who is also found in the records as Elias Etsweiler, was mustered into the 172nd Pennsylvania Infantry, Company G, as a Private, on 28 October 1862. He served until 31 October 1863, when […]
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