William W. Hammersly

From Lehigh County, he raised a Company of troops there and was elected Lieutenant Colonel of the 128th Pennsylvania Infantry on 15 August 1862.

The Regiment advanced through the East Woods and into the Miller Cornfield at about 6:45 am and he was severely wounded there almost immediately.

His arm had been "terribly torn and mutilated", and he was unable to resume command. He resigned his commission and was discharged for disability on 31 January 1863.

His service from Bates1 and the Register.2 His gravesite is on Findagrave. He's also seen as William W. Hamersley.

1815

11/24/1888; burial in Union-West End Cemetery, Allentown, PA