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Condition as seen. Original enlistment document for Private Joseph Arthur of the 2rd Maryland Infantry PHB signed by Lt Harry C Clay 12th US Army who would be killed in the Phillipines in 1899 during the Spanish American War.

Joseph Arthur residence was not listed;

Enlisted on 2/18/1864 as a Private.

On 2/18/1864 he mustered into "G" Co. MD 3rd PHB Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 5/29/1865

Federal Pension Information:

His Widow (Eliza Arthur) applied for a pension on 12/20/1890 from the state of MD

application # 487,202

Harry Clay Egbert

Residence was not listed;

Enlisted on 9/23/1861 as a 1st Lieutenant.

On 9/23/1861 he was commissioned into US Army 12th Infantry

(date and method of discharge not given)

(Subsequent service in US Army until killed in action)

Promotions:

* Capt 8/1/1864 by Brevet (North Anna River, VA)

* Major 8/1/1864 by Brevet

* Capt 4/1/1865

Other Information:

born in Pennsylvania

died 3/26/1899

(Killed in action at Malinta, Philippine Islands)

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:

- Index to Compiled Military Service Records

- Heitman: Register of United States Army 1789-1903

- Photo courtsey of Robert Ferro