William A. Palmer, Civil War Soldier

Title

William A. Palmer, Civil War Soldier

Subject

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

Description

William A. Palmer
Born in {Thetford}, Vermont_Son of Josiah Palmer_By occupation a Machinist_Married_At the age of 38 years on July 11, 1862, enlisted for 3 years in 37th Reg. Massachusetts Vol. Infantry_Rank Private.
He participated in most of the campaigns of his Regiment. At one time he was company cook during which period it is presumed he was not engaged_A few days subsequent to the enlistment he was promoted to Sergeant’s place in the battle of “{Opequan}”, September 19, 1864, he was wounded in the left lung and two days thereafter died of his wound in the field hospital. At the time of his death he was Corporal.
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Source

Soldier's Record, Town of Chicopee

Date

ca. 1861-1865

Rights

Public Domain

Type

Text

Coverage

Chicopee (Mass.)

Identifier

SR-218.0

Files

SR-218.0.jpg

Citation

“William A. Palmer, Civil War Soldier,” Chicopee Archives Online, accessed March 19, 2024, https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/items/show/2665.