Samuel B. Cook, Civil War Soldier

Title

Samuel B. Cook, Civil War Soldier

Subject

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

Description

Samuel B. Cook.

Born in Vermont,___Son of Joshua Cook,___by occupation a Manufacturer,___Married,___at the age of 35 enlisted for three years in the 10th. Regiment of infantry, Mass. Vols.___Company D.
Mustered into service June 21st., 1861.___
During nearly all his term of service he acted as Company Commissary, and was therefore relieved from regular duty except in time of battle.
In the battle of Malvern Hill he was not actively engaged, having been previously detailed to guard a wagon train.
Furloughed 10 days in February, 1863, and visited Chicopee.
In the battle of Spottsylvania Court House, May 12, 1864, he was slightly wounded in the head by a splinter.
Excepting the above mentioned particulars, his record does not differ from that of the regiment.
Returned with the regiment, arriving at Springfield June 25, 1864, and was mustered out of service on the 6th. of July following.

Source

Soldier's Record, Town of Chicopee

Publisher

Date

ca. 1861-1865

Rights

Public Domain

Type

Text

Coverage

Chicopee (Mass.)

Identifier

SR-31.0

Files

SR-31.0.jpg

Citation

“Samuel B. Cook, Civil War Soldier,” Chicopee Archives Online, accessed March 18, 2024, https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/items/show/2829.