1st Lt. Samuel J. McBride
Samuel J. McBride enlisted in Company F, 78th Pa. Volunteers on its original organization at Butler Pa. and was mustered into service of the United States, on the 17th of Sep. 1861 for the term of three years. He received his commission as 2nd Lt. on November 25, 1862. On Feb. 6, 1863, he was commissioned as 1st Lt. by command of Col. Sirwell. He assumed command of Co. F, 78th regiment on October 24, 1864. He was discharged on November 4, 1864. / Married: Sep. 14, 1869 - Mary Diadema Cotton. // ( genealogy website - )
Date & Place:
at Lookout Mountain in Tennessee USA