Born in Ireland_Son of Dan. McKenny_By occupation a Butcher_Unmarried_At the age of 18, on 8 Jan’y, 1861, enlisted for 3 years in 40th N.Y. Vols. Infantry_Assigned to Company “E”_
Mustered in 14th Jan._Rank Private with no subsequent changes_
Till 4 March 1864, participated in all the operations of his Reg. when he enlisted in 143d Reg. N.Y. Inf Vols, Company “K”, and participated in its operations under Sherman till discharged.
Discharged 27 June, 1865, by Gen. Orders, War Department, Adj. General’s Office
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