98th Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Company H

Recruited in Philadelphia

Name

Rank

Date of Muster
Into Service

Remarks

William Sehr Captain August 17, 1861 Killed at Malvern Hill, Va., July 1, 1862
Charles Reen Captain October 10, 1861 Promoted from 1st Lt., November 10, 1862; wounded at Wilderness,May 5, and at Opequan, Va.. September 19, 1864; discharged October 9, 1864, expiration of term; conmmissioned Lt. Colonel, February 12, 1865
Francis Brurein Captain August 17, 1861 Promoted from lst Lt. Company K, August 15, 1862; dismissed October 17, 1862
William Fratz Captain November 9, 1861 Promoted to 1st Lt., March 7, 1865; to Captain, June 10, 1865; mustered out with Company, June 29, 1865; Vet
Louis Soistman 1st Lt. September 28, 1861 Promoted from 1st Sergeant to 2d Lt., July 25, 1862; to 1st Lt.,December 26, 1862; wounded at Salem Heights, Va., May 3, 1863, and at Wilderness, May 5, 1864; discharged October 9, 1864, expiration of term
John Nava 1st Lt. October 1, 1861 Promoted from Sergeant to 1st Sergeant, January 1, 1863; to 1st Lt., December 1. 1864; deserted March 4, 1865; Vet
August Gerioke 1st Lt. October 2, 1861 Promoted to Corporal, November 2, 1862; to Sergeant, January 1,1863; to1st Sergeant, December 1. 1864; to 1st Lt., June 13, 1865; wounded at Fisher's Hill, Va., September 22, 1864; mustered out with Company, June 29, 1865; Vet
Adolph Reichard 2d Lt. August 17, 1861 Resigned July 18, 1862
Wm. Wannewetsch 2d Lt. October 10, 1861 Promoted from Corporal to 1st Sergeant, February 26, 1862; to 2d Lt.,January 1, 1863; discharged October 14. 1864, expiration of term
John Ruhl 2d Lt. October 19, 1861 Promoted to Corporal, January 1, 1863; to Sergeant, October 20, 1864; to2d Lt., June 13, 1865; mustered out with Company, June 29, 1865; Vet
John G. Goll 1st Sergeant October 23, 1861 Promoted to Corporal, October 14, 1864; to Sergeant, January 1, 1865; to1st Sergeant, June 13, 1865; mustered out with Company, June 29, 1865; Vet
John G. Greul Sergeant November 11, 1861 Promoted to Sergeant, July 1, 1863; wounded at Fort Stevens,D. C., July 12, 1864; absent, in hospital, at muster out; Vet
Wm. Blechinger Sergeant October 18, 1861 Wounded at Gettysburg, Pa., July 2, 1863; promoted to Corporal,October 14, 1864; to Sergeant, December 1, 1864; mustered outwith Company, June 29, 1865; Vet
George Becker Sergeant November 7, 1861 Promoted to Corporal, December 1, 1864; to Sergeant, June 13, 1865; mustered out with Company, June 29, 1865; Vet
Frederick Wieland Sergeant October 1, 1861 Wounded at Salem Heights, Va., May 3, 1863; promoted toCorporal, January 1, 1865; to Sergeant, June 13, 1865; mustered out with Company, June 29, 1865; Vet
Joseph H. Hamel Sergeant October 8, 1861 Wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 6, 1864; dischargedon Surgeon's Certificate, December 23, 1864; Vet
George Mack Sergeant September 10, 1861 Deserted December 20, 1862
Otto Becker Sergeant October 19, 1861 Killed at Cedar Creek, Va., October 19, 1864; Vet
Gustav Saling Sergeant September 30, 1861 Promoted to Commissary Sergeant, date unknown
Conrad Schroder Corporal September 5, 1861 Promoted to Corporal. January 1, 1865; wounded at Spottsylvania C.H., Va., May 12, 1864, and at Petersburg, April 2, 1865; absent, in hospital, at muster out; Vet
Chas. Hangstorfer Corporal February 23, 1864 Promoted to Corporal, May 1, 1865; absent, on furlough, at muster out
George Roberts Corporal February 13, 1864 Promoted to Corporal, May 1, 1865; mustered out with Company, June 29, 1865
Gottleib Weber Corporal October 28, 1861 Promoted to Corporal, June 13. 1865; mustered out with Company, June 29, 1865; Vet
Augustus Glezen Corporal April 6, 1865 Substitute; promoted to Corporal, June 13, 1865; musteredout with Company, June 29, 1865
Louis Dingler Corporal October 23, 1861 Discharged October 13, 1864, expiration of term
William Lindner Corporal October 25, 1861 Discharged October 13, 1864, expiration of term
Frederick Boshard Corporal October 4, 1861 Discharged October 13, 1864, expiration of term
Frederick Lenz Corporal September 18, 1861 Wounded at Cold Harbor, Va., June 3, 1864; discharged October 13, 1864, expiration of term
L. Stutzenberger Corporal September 26, 1861 Discharged October 13, 1864, expiration of term
Sarn'l Humberger Corporal September 26, 1862 Discharged by General Order, June'20, 1865
Frederick Stahlin Corporal August 25, 1862 Wounded at Opequan, Va., September 19, 1864; discharged by General Order, June 20, 1865
R J. Stntzenberger Corporal February 29, 1864 Discharged by General Order, June 20, 1865
Charles Trucksess Corporal October 15, 1861 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, date unknown
Fred'k Greenberg Corporal October 19, 1861 Killed at Malvern Hill, Va., July 1, 1862
Ambs, Joseph Private February 18, 1862 Mustered out with Company, June 29, 1865
Albrecht. John Private November 7, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, February 23, 1863
Andres, Frederick Private   Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, May 2, 1863
Allen, Seth Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Allen, J. N. Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; cischar',ed bv General Order, June 22, 1865
Alderman. 0. J. Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Andrews, Raphael Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Bookman, August Private September 28, 1861 Deserted January 20, 1862; returned December 17, 1864; mustered out with Company, June 29, 1865
Bettengofer, Joseph Private April 11, 1865 Substitute; mustered out with Company, June 29, 1865
Bollos. Heman Private April 6, 1865 Substitute; mustered out with Company, June 29, 1865
Becker, John Private August 8, 1862 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Backer. Frederick Private October 19, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Becker, George Private October 7, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Baum, Frederick Private August 15, 1862 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, February 7, 1863
Bossinrer, Leon Private September 30, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, February 27, 1863
Bhonhitol, Jacob Private October, 1861 Dischared on Surgeon's Certificate, February 19, 1863
Brandtenstein, Geo. Private October 12, 1861 Discharged October 13, 1864, expiration of term
Buckner, George Private October 2, 1861 Discharged October 13. 1864, expiration of term
Baird, George Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Boyer, James Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Berkencamp, Wm. Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Burdic. Newton Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Boyd, Weldon Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Bleckilger, Joseph1865 October 9, 1861 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, November 13, 1863
Black, Andrew Private February 1S, 1864 Wounded at Spottsylvania C. II., Va., May 12, 1864; transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, December 2. 1864
Brumbach, Mabry Private September 28, 1861 Transferred to Company B, date unknown
Becker, Henry Private October 3, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Corvan, Arthur Private February 12, 1864 Wounded at Fort Stevens, D. C., July 12, 1864; mustered out with Company, June 29, 1865
Coindre, Edward Private March 10, 1865 Mustered out with Company, June 29, 1865
Coleman, W. R. Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Collins, Harrison Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Cardiff, William Private October 9, 1861 Not on muster-out roll
Defong, Frank Private February 15, 1864 Wounded at Spottsylvania, C. H., Va., May 12, 1864; mustered out with Company, June 29, 1865
Downing, Robert F. Private August 20, 1862 Discharged by General Order, June 20, 1865
Dodge. John Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Danecker, John Private October 28, 1864 Wounded at Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865; discharged by General Order, May 31, 1865
Eberle, Christian Private September 12, 1861 Mustered out with Company, June 29, 1865; Vet
Eaton, Herman Private iMarch 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Elderkin, Denison Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order. June 22, 1865
Esenian, August Private October 15, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, March 2, 1863
Franz, John Private October 11, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Fisher, Christian Private October 26, 1861 Discharged October 13, 1864, expiration of term
Foly, David Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Francis, Silas G. Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Gardner, Joseph Private February 27, 1864 Wounded at Spottsylvania C. tI., Va., May 12, 1864; mustered out with Company, June 29, 1865
Gcethling, Renny Private February 19, 1864 Wounded at Wilderness, Va., May6, 1864; absent at muster out
Grunwald, Gottleib Private October 9, 1861 Discharged November 6, 1864, expiration of term
Griffis, Jabez Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Gross, Eaton Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Graff, Christopher Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Gierschman, Chas. Private August 19, 1862 Died at Alexandria, Va., September 5, 1863
Germer, Louis Private February 13, 1864 Deserted, date unknown
Hornketh, George Private February 12, 1864 Mustered out with Company, June 29, 1865
Harmer, Samuel Private March 10, 1864 Absent, sick, at muster out
Heite, Henry. Private February 24, 1864 Wounded at Spottsylvania C. H., Va., May 12, 1864; absent, sick, at muster out
Hasle, George Private November 11, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Haise, Frederick Private November 17, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, December 15, 1862
Hugel, Christian. Private August 25, 1862 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, February 18, 1863
Hauffman, Jacob Private November 1, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, November 3, 1863
Hartlin, Peter Private October 3, 1861 Discharged October 13, 1864, expiration of term
Hayberry, Adam Private September 1, 1862 Discharged by General Order, June 20, 1865
Hornung, Liborio's Private August 15, 1862 Discharged by General Order, June 20, 1865
Hood, Andrew Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Hopkins, A. A. Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Hartson, Albert Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Heilman, Jacob Private March 10, 1864 Deserted August 26, 1864
Jerkes, Heinrich Private October 8, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Johnson, Martin Private September 8, 1862 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, January 7, 1865
Klotz, Charles Private September 30, 1861 Mustered out with Company, June 29, 1865; Vet
Kore, Charles. Private October 2, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Keyser, John Private October 19, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Kuhlmeyer, John Private November 7, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, September 16, 1862
Kehin, John Private August 18, 1862 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, January 31, 1863
Koch, John Private August 12, 1862 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, February 18, 1863
Kohler, John G. Private October 9, 1861 Discharged October 13, 1864, expiration of term
Kastner, Lawrence Private October 3, 1861 Discharged October 13, 1864, expiration of term
Keil, Jacob Private September 30, 1861 Missing at Fair Oaks, Va., date unknown
Keil, Isaac Private November 7, 1861 Deserted, date unknown
Kohler, Jacob Private October 25, 1861 Wounded at Gettysburg, Pa., July 2, 1863; not on muster-out roll
Laddy, Henry Private February 12, 1864 Absent, sick, at muster out
Ling, John Private March 6, 1865 Substitute; mustered out with Company, June 29, 1865
Leonhardt, Ludwig Private October 1, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, January 26, 1863
Luthel, Asa Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Luther, Perry Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Lyon, J. E Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Lamport, Frank Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Lamboult, Lewis Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Lingenhoff, Matt's. Private October 11, 1861 Discharged, expiration of term
Link, Paul Private November 5, 1861 Captured; died at Andersonville, Ga., July 14, 1864; grave, 3,305
Lenz, Charles Private October 1, 1861 Deserted, date unknown
Laddy, Charles Private February 22, 1864 Deserted May 6, 1865
Moore, Presley Private April 6;, 1865 Substitute; mustered out with Company, June 29, 1865
Muller, Charles Private October 3, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, July 30, 1862
Moutz, Peter Private October 11, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Macumber, B. W. Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Marsh, Wilson Private March' 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Miller, Orlando Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Mead, William G. Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, Jund 22, 1865
Matthews, Henry Private September 30, 1861 Transferred to Company E, December 23, 1863; Vet
Mickels, Oster Private September, 1862 Died at White Oak Church, Va., February 7, 1863
Meyer, Henry Private October 10, 1861 Missing, date unknown
Morloch, August Private November 5, 1861 Wounded and missing at Malvern Hill, Va., July 1, 1862
Mueller, Frederick Private October 17, 1861 Not on muster-out roll; Vet
Nickel, John G. Private November 1, 1861 Absent, on furlough, at muster out; Vet
Nason, William M Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Nason, C. B. Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Pfefferle, Peter Private February 26, 1864 Wounded at Wilderness, Va., May 6, 1864; absent at muster out
Pulaskey, Charles. Private   Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, September 6, 1862
Peiper, Frederick Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Plassman, George Private October 19, 1861 Died at Baltimore, Md., September IS, 1862
Quackenbush, Jno. Private April 6, 1865 Substitute; mustered out with Company, June 29, 1865
Root, Lawrence Private April 6, 1865 Substitute; mustered out with Company, June 29, 1865
Randall, Ira Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Rodgers, B. W. Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Reith, Tietge Private November 5, 1861 Deserted, date unknown
Smith, Cochran Private April 6, 1865 Substitute; mustered out with Company, June 22, 1865
Schworer, Christ'r. Private October 19, 1861 Wounded at Malvern Hiil, Va., July 1, 1862, and at Wilderness, May 6, 1864; absent at muster out; Vet
Simmons, William Private February 20, 1864 Wounded at Cedar Creek, Va., October 19, 1864; absent at muster out
Scherl, John Private September 30, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Sattler, George B. Private October 3, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Staib, William Private November 16, 1861 Wounded at Malvern Hill, Va., July 1, 1862; discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Sorner, Jacob Private August 19, 1862 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, date unknown
Sites, Frederick Private October 19, 1861 Discharged October 13, 1864, expiration of term
Seebach, Julius Private September 28, 1861 Discharged October 13, 1864, expiration of term
Schramm, Henry Private September 19, 1862 Wounded at Gettysburg. Pa., July 2, 1863, and Petersburg,Va., April 2, 1865; discharged by General Order, June 20, 1865
Smith, J. M. Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Smith, Josiah Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Stewart, Warren Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Smith, Philip Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Sassamin, Benja'n. Private August 26, 1862 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, November 13, 1863
Schworer, Louis Private October 19, 1861 Died at Washington, D. C., April 23, 18.63; buried in Military Asylum Cemetery
Speel, Henry Private   Died at Frederick, Md., January 6, 1865; buried in National Cemetery, Antietam, sec. 26. lot E, grave, 544
Schobert, Alois Private September 30, 1861 Missing in action at Gaines' Mill, Va., June 27, 1862
Schnitz, Private February 29, 1864 Deserted, date unknown
Stiger, Conrad Private August 2August 2'62 Deserted June 18, 1863
Schoenbachler, S. Private August 19, 1862 Deserted, date unknown
Tag, Casper Private   Absent, sick, at muster out
Torey, Thomas H. Private April 6, 1865 Substitute; mustered out with Company, June 29, 1865
Taggart, John M. Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Taylor, John Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Vollinger, Anton Private April 11, 1865 Discharged by General Order, July 10, 1865
Vonbuskirk, M. Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Wannewetsch August. Private April 11, 1865 Mustered out with Company, June 29, 1865
Wiesler, Joseph Private November 7, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate; date unknown
Weiss, August Private August 23, 1862 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, January 31, 1863
Wiest, Matthias Private August 22, 1862 Discharged by General Order, June 20, 1865
Walter, George Private August 15, 1862 Wounded at Gettysburg, Pa., July 2, 1863; discharged by General Order, June 20, 1865
Wieke, Andreas Private August 25, 1862 Discharged by General Order, June 20. 1865
Wolsey; German Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 22, 1865
Weidner, George Private March 6, 1865 Drafted; discharged by General Order, June 14, 1865
Wenner, John Private August 20, 1862 Transferred to 2d Regiment U. S. Art'y, November 10, 1862
Weidman, Paul Private November 5, 1861 Died at Harrison's Landing, Va., July 13, 1862
Weber, Charles Private August 2S, 1862 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps; discharged September 6, 1865
Zeigler, Michael Private October 5, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate, August 15, 1862
Source:  Bates, Samuel P.   History of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861; 1865 , Harrisburg, 1868-1871.

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