Jeremiah Royer memorial military service certificate, 1894, and supporting materials
Permanent ID:
14032Date:
1894Image Description:
Jeremiah Royer enlisted in the army in August 1862, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He was made a private Company L, 162nd Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers (also known as 17th Cavalry), and he was eventually assigned to 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac. This memorial certificate, complete with several military-related vignettes on an easel form, describes Royer's service record and notes that he was honorably discharged at Clouds' Mill on June 16, 1865. The certificate was presented to his son, William F. Royer, on May 15, 1894.Included with the certificate are documents and photos which are not owned by the Histroical Society of Pennsylvania. These materials were provided by the donor of the certificate as an aid to researchers. High-resolution copies of the photograph of Jeremiah Royer in military uniform can be obtained from the United States Army Heritage and Education Center.
Inscription:
To all whom it may ConcernKnow ye that Jeremiah Royer
Co. L. 162 Regt Pa Vol
was honorably Discharged
Jeremiah Royer
Enlisted Aug 23, [18]62 at Harrisburg Pa for three years as private in Capt Theodore W. Bean’s Co. L. 162 Rgt Pa Vol known as 17th Cavalry commanded by Col. J.I. Anderson and was assigned to 2nd Brig 1th Div Cavalry Corps Army of Potomac.
During his term of enlistment the 17th participated in the following engagements: Occoquan and vicinity Dec 22-28 [18]62. Chancellorsville Va May 1-4 [18]63. Beverly Ford June 9. Aldie June 16. Copperville June 21. Goose Creek June 21. Gettysburg Pa July 1-3. Williamsport July 6 to Sept 14. Funkstown July 7. Beaver Creek July 8. Boonesborough July 9. Falling Water July 14. Brandy Sta. Aug 1. Raccoon Ford Sept 14. Barnet Ford Sept 22. Morton Ford Stevensburg and Brandy Sta. Oct 11. Oak Hill Oct 13. Liberty Oct 24. Bealton Sta. Oct 28. Rappahannock Sta. Nov 7. Ricksyville Nov 8. Mine Run Nov 26-28 1863. Barnett Ford Feb 25 [18]64. Kilpatricks Raid Feb 28 to Mar 4. Todds Tavern May 7-8. Yellow Tavern May 11. Meadow Bridge May 12. Hanovertown May 27. Hawes Shop May 28. Old Church May 3. Cold Harbor June 1-12. Trevelian Sta. June 11-12. White House June 21. Jones Bridge June 23. Darbytown July 28. White Post Aug 11. Beadesville Aug 15. Berryville Aug 22. Kearnsville Aug 25. Leetown Aug 28. Smithfield Aug 29. Winchester Sept 19. Luray Sept 24. Tom’s Brook Oct 9. Gordonville and Cedar Creek Oct 19 [18]64. Sheridan’s Raid to the James River Canal and White House Feb 29 to Mar 18 [18]65. Dinwiddie C. H. Mar 31. Five Forks Apr 1. Scotts Cross Road Apr 2. Truman’s Mills Apr 4. Sailors Creek Apr 6. Appomattox C. H. Apr 8 & 9 1865.
He was honorably discharged at Cloud’s Mill. Jun 16 1865.
This picture of the Easel Shaped Monument bearing the regimental record of Jeremiah Royer was presented by him to his son Wilson F. May 15 1894.