Robert Lesher

First Name: Robert
Last Name: Lesher
Unit: 
Co. D, 71st Pennsylvania Infantry
Residence (County): 
Philadelphia County, PA
Biography: 

Robert Lesher (b. ca. 1839) was from Philadelphia, where he made his living as a carpenter. Lesher served in Co. D, 71st Pennsylvania Infantry and was wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 3, 1863. He died of his wounds on July 8.

Authored Letters

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ID Letter Date Author Recipient From To
14079 Lesher1 September 9, 1861 Robert Lesher Unknown Recipient VA

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