Edward Smith, Civil War Soldier

Title

Edward Smith, Civil War Soldier

Subject

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

Description

Edward Smith
Born in Ireland,_Son of {Unknown},_by occupation a Moulder,_Married,_at the age of 29 enlisted for three years in the 34th Regiment of Infantry, Mass. Vols._Company B._
Mustered into service June 22, 1862._The regiment went into camp of organization at Worcester, Mass.
August 15th, left Worcester and proceeded, via Norwich, Jersey City, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, to Washington._Next day after their arrival, crossed Long Bridge into Virginia, and encamped at Arlington Heights._September 15th, moved to Fort Lyon, where it remained through the winter, being constituted a part of the regular garrison.
December 28, 1862, Smith was discharged from the service, and returned to Chicopee.

Source

Soldier's Record, Town of Chicopee

Date

ca. 1861-1865

Rights

Public Domain

Type

Text

Coverage

Chicopee (Mass.)

Identifier

SR-222.1

Files

SR-222.1.jpg

Citation

“Edward Smith, Civil War Soldier,” Chicopee Archives Online, accessed March 18, 2024, https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/items/show/2659.