Person:George Derstine (1)

George A. Derstine enlisted in Co. E, Pennsylvania 15th Infantry on 1 May, 1861. He mustered out 8 Aug 1861 at Carlisle, He later enlisted as a Corporal 15 Sept 1862 and mustered out 24 Sept 1862. George then enlisted in Company B, 10th Regiment, Regular Army. He was discharged 3 Sept 1864 for disability. George was wounded in the Battle of North Anna River, Virginia and his right arm was amputated. He was discharged from a military hospital in Washington, D.C (Information from: "Case Files of Approved Pension Applications of Widows and Other Dependents of Civil War Veterans. NARA; Family Search 300020; Record Group 15; State of Service: US Army; Arm of service: Infantry; Regiment: 10th; Company: B; Application #:WC 130259.)

1. ↑ George Derstine, in 1850 United States Census
   Roll:M432_774; Page:7A; Image:20., 1850.

   Listing of family members of Jacob and Christiann Derstine living in Harrisburg South Ward, Dauphin, Pennsylvania. Includes children: Catharine 14 yo, George 13 yo, and Sarah J. 3 yo.

2. ↑ George A. Derstine, in U.S., Civil War Soldier Records ans Profiles, 1861-1865.
   Historical Data Systems, comp., 1861-1865.

   U. S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles [database on-line]. Provo UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc. 2009. Original data: data compiled by Historical Data Systems of Kingston, MA.Rank at enlistment; State served; Survived the war?; Service record; Death date:Sources: Index to Compiled Military Service Records The Medical and Surgical History of the Civil War.