For the Cameron Light Guard (88th PVI) which was the name of the 88th before they received their number after mustering, they were named for Simon Cameron. Company A, B & H were recruited from Berks County, Pa (Reading) and the remainder of the regiment was made up of Philadelphia Companies.
 
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1. Descendants of the 88th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment
 
Courtesy of Todd Leiss, PA

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