The badge had been gold plated by the veteran.

The middle initial must have actually been an "R" as that is what the veteran engraved.

 

 

John P. Schwab

Residence was not listed; 
Enlisted on 6/17/1862 as a Corporal.

On 6/17/1862 he mustered into "F" Co. NJ 11th Infantry 
He was discharged for disability on 12/24/1862 at Alexandria, VA
 (Discharged at 2nd Division Hospital)


Promotions:
* Private 8/13/1862 (Reduced to ranks)

 John P. Schwab

Residence was not listed; 
Enlisted on 10/13/1863 as a Private.

On 10/13/1863 he mustered into "F" Co. NJ 35th Infantry 
He was Mustered Out on 7/20/1865 at Alexandria, VA


Promotions:
* Corpl 4/1/1865 


Other Information:
Member of GAR Post # 126 (George E. Sayles) in Adams, MA


After the War he lived in Adams, MA