George C. Anderson, Lt. Colonel of the 53rd Regiment, Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Infantry. Enrolled on Sept. 9, 1861 to serve three years; discharged June 22, 1865 at Headquarters, Army of the Potomac by reason of Special Order #158. He was born in Allegheny County Pa., is 28 years old, 5' 7" tall, dark complexion, hazel eyes, dark hair and was by occupation, when enrolled, a bricklayer. "Colonel Anderson was one of the bravest and best officers of the regiment. There was no battle in which he bore a part in which he did not distinguish himself." "Paid in full including three months extra pay proper, Harrisburg, Pa., July 8, 1865." Filed Oath of Identity Feb. 1, 1866 while a resident of Latrobe.
(Source: Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, Court Records, Docket #1: Civil War Discharges, p. 59.)
(Source: Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, Court Records, Docket #1: Civil War Discharges, p. 59.)