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The 50th PVI was mustered in on the 25th of September, 1861 and mustered out on July 31, 1865. 

The 50th PVI was given the nick name "Old Reliable," and was chosen by General Ulysses S. Grant to be the "Army Representative" at the laying of the cornerstone of the National Monument at Gettysburg, July 4, 1865!

During service, the regiment lost 8 Officers and 156 Enlisted men either killed and mortally wounded and 4 Officers and 180 Enlisted men due to disease. Total lost 348.

There are 2 men who were awarded the Medal of Honor within the 50th PVI.

BROWN, CHARLES Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company C, 50th Pennsylvania Infantry. Place and date: At Weldon Railroad, Va., 19 August 1864. Entered service at:------. Birth: Schuylkill County, Pa. Date of issue: 1 December 1864. Citation: Capture of flag of 47th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.). 

HILL, HENRY Rank and organization: Corporal, Company C, 50th Pennsylvania Infantry. Place and date: At Wilderness, Va., 6 May 1864. Entered service at: -----. Birth: Schuylkill County, Pa. Date of issue: 23 September 1897. Citation: This soldier, with one companion, would not retire when his regiment fell back in confusion after an unsuccessful charge, but instead advanced and continued firing upon the enemy until the regiment re-formed and regained its position.