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Pennsylvania Militia Prior to the
Civil War
The dates of service as an enlisted man and
non-commissioned officer, and the rank he held, are unknown.
His officer commissions; rank, unit, and
date commissioned, are as follows:
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First Lieutenant, Washington Infantry,
August 3, 1842
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First Lieutenant, Tyrone Artillery, July
5, 1858
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Captain, Tyrone Cavalry, exact date
unknown, no later than July, 1859
James Crowther commanded the Tyrone Cavalry,
which became Company D of the 14th Pennsylvania Infantry during
the 90-day service at the beginning of the civil war.
Pennsylvania Volunteer Officer
Commissions During the Civil War
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Commissioned Lieutenant Colonel on
October 1, 1861.
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Commissioned Colonel on March 18, 1863.
Battles and Significant Engagements
Where Lt. Colonel, later Colonel Crowther,
was commanding, or serving as second in command, the 110th
Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers during the civil war:
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Kernstown, Virginia March 23, 1862
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Port Republic, Virginia June 8, 1862
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Cedar Mountain, Virginia August 9, 1862
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Thoroughfare Gap, Virginia August 28,
1862
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Second Bull Run, Virginia August 29,
1862
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Fredericksburg, Virginia December 13,
1862
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Chancellorsville, Virginia May 2, 1863
Colonel James E. Crowther was killed in
action at Chancellorsville on
May 3, 1863
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