Norman Gasbarro | October 6, 2012
The Muir All Wars Memorial is located in Muir, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, at the intersection of Keystone Street and East Wiconisco Street. The memorial stone reads: “In honor and memory of all Muir veterans who proudly served their country.” The in-ground metal flag holders recognize each war in which Muir residents fought. The “1861-1865 Star” […]
Norman Gasbarro | August 8, 2012
The Tower City Borough, Porter Township and Rush Township Veterans Memorial is located at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cemetery which is located along Route 209 in Tower City, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was the subject of a prior post on this blog on 30 December 2010. Within the glass cases on the monument are name […]
Norman Gasbarro | June 21, 2012
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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