Perry B. Swain Post #55Vernon, Isabella County, Michigan Organized 1882 This Post was named to honor Perry B. Swain of Vernon who enlisted in Company F. First Lancers on December 8, 1861 at the age of 18. He was mustered out at Detroit on March 20, 1862. He re-entered the service in Company F, 10th Michigan Cavalry as Corporal on September 18, 1863. Promoted to Sergeant February 13, 1864 and Commissary Sergeant September 5, 1865. Mustered out at Memphis, Tenn. On November 11, 1865. The only record to survive for this Post is their application for Post Charter. There are no Reports indicating new Members, rosters of Officers, meeting place locations or when the Post disbanded.
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