Craft, David L. (First Lieut. 6th Inf., Brevet Captain). Born in Pennsylvania. Appointed from Pennsylvania – Civil life. Actual rank – Private Co. D, 8th Pa. Vol. Res., May 1 ’61; trs. to Sig. Corps Sept. 2, ’63; discharged Jan. 20, ’64; 2nd Lieut. Vol. Sig. Corps Sept Sept. 2, ’63; accepted Jan. 20, ’64; hon. must. out Sept. 4, ’65; 2nd Lieut. 6th U.S. Inf., Aug. 24, ’67; accepted Aug. 31, ’67; 1st Lieut. Oct. 31, ’76. Brevet rank-Brevet 1st Lieut. Aug. 24, ’67, for gallantry in maintaining his position under great exposure on the Appomattox signal tower during the siege of Petersburg, Va., in the later war, while his station was for some time deliberately cannonaded by the rebel batteries; Capt. Aug. 24, ’67, for faithful and meritorious service in the Signal Corps during the war.
Currently a resident of Burke, Virginia – I’m originally from the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I have been a student of the Pennsylvania Reserves since 1997 and thoroughly enjoy telling their story. By trade I’m a former IT Professional but presently fill the seat of President of the Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps Historical Society.