Patrick Daley, Civil War Soldier

Title

Patrick Daley, Civil War Soldier

Subject

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

Description

Patrick Daley
Born in Ireland_Son of Patrick Day_By occupation a laborer_At the age of 18 years on 11 July, 1862, he enlisted for 3 years in the 37th Mass. Vols Infantry_Assigned to Company “A”_Single_Rank Private with no subsequent changes.
He participated with his Reg. in the following engagements: Fredericksburgh, Salem Heights, Gettysburgh, {???}, {???}, Rappahannock Station, {Mine Run}, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, {Coal} Harbor, Petersburgh, before Washington July, 1864 – He was with Sheridan in his campaign in the Shenandoah, and took part in some of the battles of this memorable campaign. With his Reg. he relieved Petersburgh in Dce’r 1864. He was present at the final assault on Petersburgh, 2d April, 1865, and followed up Lee, fighting him at Sailor’s Creek . At the surrender of Lee, he was present, after the termination of this daring campaign of the war he was with his Reg. at {Buckeville}, at Danville and {???} Station guarding the Rail-Road, thence with his Reg. he was ordered {peacefully} to Richmond, Washington and Readville, {???}. At the latter place, he was mustered out of the service 2 July 1865.

Source

Soldier's Record, Town of Chicopee

Date

ca. 1861-1865

Rights

Public Domain

Type

Text

Coverage

Chicopee (Mass.)

Identifier

SR-207.0

Files

SR-207.0.jpg

Citation

“Patrick Daley, Civil War Soldier,” Chicopee Archives Online, accessed March 19, 2024, https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/items/show/2681.