Melzar H. Mosman, Civil War Soldier

Title

Melzar H. Mosman, Civil War Soldier

Subject

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

Description

Melzar H. Mosman
Born in Chicopee, Mass._Son of Silas Mosman,_by occupation a Draughtsman,_Unmarried,_at the age of 19 enlisted for nine months in the 46th Regiment of Infantry,_Company D.
Mustered into service September 25, 1862.
He took part in all the duties and movements of the company while in North Carolina_Goldsboro Expedition, Trent Road reconnoissances, at Plymouth, and Gum Swamp affair.
While at Plymouth, N.C. he was detailed for special duty as Clerk in the Post Adjutant’s department, and served in that capacity about two months.
On arrival of the regiment at Baltimore, he was taken sick, and carried to the hospital. But after remaining there a few hours, he was kindly cared for by some friends in the city, who conveyed him to their home.
Returned with the sick and convalescents, via Boston, arriving in Chicopee, July 22nd.
Mustered out of service July 29, 1863, at Springfield, Mass.

Source

Soldier's Record, Town of Chicopee

Date

ca. 1861-1865

Rights

Public Domain

Type

Text

Coverage

Chicopee (Mass.)

Identifier

SR-364.1

Files

SR-364.1.jpg

Citation

“Melzar H. Mosman, Civil War Soldier,” Chicopee Archives Online, accessed March 18, 2024, https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/items/show/2511.