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215th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry (view source)
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Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. | Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. | ||
Field and Staff Officers - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/215th/215thregrofficers.html Roster] | |||
Company A - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County, Northampton County, Berks County, and Montgomery County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/215th/215thcoa.html Roster] | |||
Company B - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County and Lancaster County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/215th/215thcob.html Roster] | |||
Company C - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County and Montgomery County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/215th/215thcoc.html Roster] | |||
Company D - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County and Montgomery County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/215th/215thcod.html Roster] | |||
Company E - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County and Northampton County - See[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/215th/215thcoe.html Roster] | |||
Company F - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County, Northampton County and Lancaster County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/215th/215thcof.html Roster] | |||
Company G - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County and Montgomery County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/215th/215thcog.html Roster] | |||
Company H - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County and Lancaster County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/215th/215thcoh.html Roster] | |||
Company I - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County and Montgomery County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/215th/215thcoi.html Roster] | |||
Company K - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/215th/215thcok.html Roster] | |||
Unassigned Men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/215th/215thunassigned.html Roster]<br>Some men were also reportedly from Bucks County.<br> | |||
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The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,389 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UPA0215RI Roster]. | The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,389 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UPA0215RI Roster]. | ||