Misc. Notes
Captain John Patton Bard was among the Civil War troops of Company K, of the 42nd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, recruited in Curwensville, PA. in 1861 that became known as the Pennsylvania Bucktails. Commanded by Col. Edward Anderson (E.A.) Irvin the company was possibly the most famous company of the Civil War because of their reputation of gallantry and sharp-shooting capabilities.
"The Bucktails" were recognized by the deer tails worn in their hats and were involved in many of the key battles of the Civil War, including Antietam, Gettysburg and Fredericksburg. At Fredericksburg, they made it further into enemy lines than any other Union group.
A three-winged monument of black granite, honoring the Bucktail Regiment, was dedicated on 11 October 2003 on State Street in Curwensville. The property where the monument stands was originally donated by it's commander
Colonel Edward Anderson "E.A." Irvin (1838-1908).3____________
Several other ranking officers are also at Oak Hill [Cemetery] including John P. Bard. Captain John Patton Bard was the owner of the Curwensville Herald and his newspaper history of the “Old Bucktails” contributed greatly to the popular regimental history published by Thomson & Rauch in 1906.
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John P. Bard is listed among those who served in the Civil War from Curwensville in this source. In addition he is indicated to have attended the organization meeting of John Kratzer Post No. 184, Grand Army of the Republic [on July 3, 1880].
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COMPANY K [The Bucktails]
Recruited in Curwensville, Clearfield County
John P. Bard, May 29, 1861; promoted from sergeant to second lieutenant March [??], 1863; to brevet captain March 13, 1865; mustered out with company June 11, 1864.
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U.S. Civil War Soldiers shows John P. Bard
Side: Union
Regiment: Pennsylvania
Regiment Name: 13th Regiment, Pennsylvania Reserve Infantry (42nd Volunteers/1st Pennsylvania Rifles)
Company: K
Rank In: Sergeant
Rank Out: First Lieutenant
Film Number: M554 roll 5
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