Julius M. Lane, Civil War Soldier

Title

Julius M. Lane, Civil War Soldier

Subject

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

Description

Julius M. Lane
Born in Suffield, Conn._Son of Comfort Lane,_by occupation a Clerk,_Married,_at the age of 33 enlisted as a recruit in the 1st Regiment of Cavalry, Mass. Vols.
Mustered into service August 12, 1862._In camp at Cambridge, Mass. until September 5, 1862. Thence to Washington; remained there in camp till November 1st following. Then was carried, sick with fever, to {Emory} Hospital. Became convalescent, was detailed as nurse, January 29, 1863, and July following as Ward Master.
In January 1864, furloughed a few days, and visited Chicopee. On his return to the hospital, at the expiration of furlough, he was immediately ordered to join his company, which he did at Warrentown, Va.
He remained with the company, participating in all duties and engagements, until July 30, 1864, when he was ordered to the “Dismounted Camp”, at Light House Point, Va._his horse having become disabled for further service.
During the month of August, he served on detail in the Ordnance department, as clerk, at Light House PPoint. Returned to the company at the first of September, and, performed regular duty during the remainder of his term of service.
Arrived in Boston, Mass. with the regiment. November 1, 1864, and on the 7th following was mustered out of service at Boston.

Source

Soldier's Record, Town of Chicopee

Date

ca. 1861-1865

Rights

Public Domain

Type

Text

Coverage

Chicopee (Mass.)

Identifier

SR-244.0

Files

SR-244.0.jpg

Citation

“Julius M. Lane, Civil War Soldier,” Chicopee Archives Online, accessed March 18, 2024, https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/items/show/2642.