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186th PA Discharge
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186th PA Discharge 186th Pa. Eagle discharge for William H. Rambo, First Sergeant, August 18, 1865.
Minor fold faults. Signed by E.S. Stratton who was
wounded at Chancellorsville and had his right leg
amputated.

William H. Rambo
Residence was not listed;
Enlisted on 9/6/1862 as a Musician.
On 9/6/1862 he mustered into "A" Co. PA 2nd Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 9/25/1862 at Harrisburg, PA

William H. Rambo
Residence Philadelphia PA;
Enlisted on 3/24/1864 as a 1st Sergeant.
On 3/24/1864 he mustered into "G" Co. PA 186th
Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 8/15/1865 at Philadelphia, PA

SIGNED BY:

Edward L. Stratton
Residence was not listed; 23 years old.
Enlisted on 8/12/1862 as a Captain.
On 9/4/1862 he was commissioned into "F" Co. NJ 12th
Infantry
He was discharged for wounds on 1/3/1864
On 6/4/1865 he was commissioned into Veteran Reserve
Corps (date and method of discharge not given)

He was listed as:
* Wounded 5/3/1863 Chancellorsville, VA (Severe
wound in right leg, amputated)

Promotions:
* Major 11/27/1865 by Brevet
* Lt Colonel 11/27/1865 by Brevet
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