Born in Ireland_Son of Leonard Reed_By occupation a Sabre manufacturer_Unmarried_At the age of 19 years, on 18 July, 1864, he enlisted for 3 years in the 28th Reg. Mass. Vol. Infantry, and was assigned to Company “E”_Rank Private with no subsequent changes_Mustered 18 July, 1864.
He participated in the campaign under Gen. Grant before Petersburgh and was also engaged at Hatcher’s Run and {Locust Grove}, Va. He served till after the surrender of Lee.
During his term of service he was never sick or wounded nor ever rec’d a furlough.
He was discharged at Readville, Mass. 22 July, 1865, having been mustered out June 30.
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