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Federal (USV)

Private

George W. Yeager

Home State: Pennsylvania

Branch of Service: Infantry

Unit: 118th Pennsylvania Infantry

Before Antietam

He was in Company I.

On the Campaign

He was captured in action on 20 September 1862.

References & notes

Basic information from Smith1. Originally mustered into service as a Musician. Prisoner until 10 December 1862. Mustered out with Company on 1 June 1865.

Notes

1   Smith, John L., and Survivor's Association, History of the Corn Exchange Regiment, 118th Pennsylvania Volunteers, 2nd Edition, Philadelphia: J.L. Smith, Map Publisher, 1905, pp. 729 - 731  [AotW citation 2132]