A German by birth, left his native land in the year 1863 and landed in New York, amid the stormy scenes of war's commotion, when, figuratively speaking, the days were dark for the Union, but the men poured into the army and the days grew brighter as victory after victory crowned our arms.

Comrade Boger landed at Castle Garden January 23, 1864, and before three o'clock, p.m., was a soldier in the United States Army, and was assigned to Co. D, 48th N. Y. Reg't., and with several more recruits proceeded to join the regiment at Fortress Monroe. Was with his regiment in all its journeys through the Confederacy, in its hard marches, skirmishing and fighting. He kept with his company, though at times nearly past going, as being unacclimated, he had many disadvantages to battle against. Rheumatism and other camp diseases laid hold on him, from the effects of which he is yet suffering. He served his time faithfully, being in several engagements and skirmishes; Fort Fisher, Wilmington, Goldsboro, N. C., Newbern. After a rough service, he was discharged September 13, 1865 and is now settled down to a farmer's life in Jefferson County, Ohio. A good soldier-a good citizen.