Michael Meagher, Civil War Soldier

Title

Michael Meagher, Civil War Soldier

Subject

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

Description

Michael Meagher
Born in Ireland,_Son of Dennis Meagher,_by occupation a Laborer,_Married,_at the age of 29 enlisted for nine months in the 46th Regiment of Infantry, Mass. Vols. Company D._Mustered into service September 25th, 1862.
He served in all duties and movements from the formation fo the company until the arrival of the regiment at Baltimore, Md. July 1st, 1863._He was there sick, and, by direction of Lieut. Knapp, remained on guard at Baltimore, while the regiment marched through Maryland.
Returned to Chicopee, via Boston, with the sick and convalescents, arriving July 22nd, under orders to report on the arrival of the regiment.
Mustered out of service July 29th, 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-338.0

Files

SR-338.0.jpg

Citation

“Michael Meagher, Civil War Soldier,” Chicopee Archives Online, accessed March 19, 2024, https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/items/show/2560.