John Evans, Civil War Soldier

Title

John Evans, Civil War Soldier

Subject

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

Description

John Evans
Born in Ireland_Son of Thomas Evans_by occupation a Laborer_Married_At the age of 24 years, on 13 aug., 1862, enlisted for 3 years in the 37th Reg. Mass. Vo. Infantry, and was assigned to Company “K”_Private, with no subsequent changes.
He participated in the following battles: 1st and 2d Fredericksburgh and Salem Heights. Subsequent to the 2 Fredericksburgh, 3 May, 1863, he was appointed Company cook and in that capacity he continued during the remainder of his term of service.
He was discharged July 2d, 1865, 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-208.1

Files

SR-208.1.jpg

Citation

“John Evans, Civil War Soldier,” Chicopee Archives Online, accessed March 18, 2024, https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/items/show/2679.