A concise, soldier’s-eye history of Company K, First Pennsylvania Reserves.
This volume presents the organization, work, and notable moments of a Civil War company from Adams County. It blends an official record with personal reminiscences, offering insight into how the unit formed, trained, and served over the three-year term.
Readers will find rosters, biographical notes, and recollections that illuminate life in the ranks, the challenges of field duty, and the human side of wartime service. The book aims to preserve the memory of the men who served and to provide a reference that families and survivors can consult long after the fighting has ended.
- Explains the formation and leadership of the company and its place within the reserve corps.
- Includes member-by-member notes and biographical details from enlistment to muster out.
- Offers reminiscences and battlefield experiences that convey the daily realities of Civil War service.
- Designed as a portable reference for veterans’ families, researchers, and local history enthusiasts.
Ideal for readers of Civil War history, local Adams County heritage, and anyone curious about the human side of 19th-century military service.