Joseph B. Downing
Residence Centre County, PA.
Enlisted on 8/15/1861 as a 1st Sergt.
On 8/15/1861, he mustered into "G" Co. Pennsylvania 49th Infantry.
He was Mustered Out on 7/15/1865 at Hall's Hill, VA
Promotions:
2nd Lieut 3/4/1864
1st Lieut 11/30/1864 (1st Lieut & Adjutant)
Capt 4/6/1865 by Brevet
Capt 4/16/1865 (As of Co. F)
Intra-regimental company transfers
11/30/1864 From company G to Field & Staff
4/16/1865 From Field & Staff to company F
 
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-1865
Union Blue: History of MOLLUS
Photo courtesy of Karl Sundstrom