Timothy J. Cronin, Civil War Soldier
Title
Timothy J. Cronin, Civil War Soldier
Subject
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Description
Timothy J. Cronin
Born in Worcester, Mass._Son of Thomas Cronin_By occupation a Laborer_Unmarried_At the age of 24 years, on 11 August, 1862, he enlisted for 3 years in the 37th Reg. Mass. Vol. Infantry, and was assigned to Company “K”. Mustered in August 19, 1862._Private, with no subsequent changes.
During his service with his Reg. he took part in the following battles: Fredericksburgh, Salem Heights, Getysburgh, Rappahannock Station and Mine Run. From Aug. 3 to Oct. 11, 1863, he was with his Reg. to enforce order and quell disturbances which were feared as a consequence of the draft. 19 April, 1864, he was he was transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps, and in this Corps did duty at Washington, {Elmera}, Ft. Ontario, {Oewego} and Buffalo, N.Y. He was on furlough from 14 Dce’r 1864 to 12 Jan. 1865, on surgeons certificate.
He was discharged 12 july, 1865
Born in Worcester, Mass._Son of Thomas Cronin_By occupation a Laborer_Unmarried_At the age of 24 years, on 11 August, 1862, he enlisted for 3 years in the 37th Reg. Mass. Vol. Infantry, and was assigned to Company “K”. Mustered in August 19, 1862._Private, with no subsequent changes.
During his service with his Reg. he took part in the following battles: Fredericksburgh, Salem Heights, Getysburgh, Rappahannock Station and Mine Run. From Aug. 3 to Oct. 11, 1863, he was with his Reg. to enforce order and quell disturbances which were feared as a consequence of the draft. 19 April, 1864, he was he was transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps, and in this Corps did duty at Washington, {Elmera}, Ft. Ontario, {Oewego} and Buffalo, N.Y. He was on furlough from 14 Dce’r 1864 to 12 Jan. 1865, on surgeons certificate.
He was discharged 12 july, 1865
Source
Soldier's Record, Town of Chicopee
Date
ca. 1861-1865
Rights
Public Domain
Type
Text
Coverage
Chicopee (Mass.)
Identifier
SR-208.0
Files
Collection
Citation
“Timothy J. Cronin, Civil War Soldier,” Chicopee Archives Online, accessed April 27, 2024, https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/items/show/2680.