https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/d3815faaec525c32e796c79bb6ae6f31.jpg ac56f365076fd863dc98f766cc7d0f04 Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Bit Depth 8 Channels 1 Height 6500 Width 4300 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Soldier's Record, Town of Chicopee Description An account of the resource Scanned pages of the Town of Chicopee Soldier's Record. Each page has a handwritten account of a Chicopee soldiers' record of service in the Civil War, including many details about the battles they were involved in, where and when they were captured, and other personal experiences in the war. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Daniel Dwyer, Civil War Soldier Subject The topic of the resource United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Soldier's Record, Town of Chicopee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1861-1865 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SR-379.0 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Chicopee (Mass.) Description An account of the resource Daniel Dwyer Born in Ireland,_Son of Daniel Dwyer,_by occupation an Operative,_Unmarried,_at the age of 18 enlisted for three years in the 28th Regiment of Infantry, Mass. Vols._Company H._ Enlisted October 11, 1861, and went to the camp of organization, “Camp Cameron”, Cambridge, Mass._January11, 1862, regiment proceeded to New York, and was ordered to Fort Columbus._Remained there till February 23d:_April 7th, moved to {Dawfuskie} Island, S.C._June 1st: landed on James Island, S.C._On that day and the next, engaged in skirmishing with the enemy._June 16th participated in the attack on Fort Johnson, but were obliged to retreat, with considerable loss._In this engagement, Dwyer’s gun was shattered in pieces by a ball, just as he was ready to fire._ July 6th, regiment evacuated James Island, and returned to Hilton Head._July 14th left Hilton Head, and on the 18th reached Newport News, Va._August 6th disembarked at Acquia Creek, and proceeded to Fredericksburg._During the next three weeks, were engaged constantly in marching, skirmishing, and picket duty near Culpepper, Warrenton, Manassas Junction, and Centreville._August 29th and 30th, the Battle of Bull Run occurred. The 28th took an important part in this engagement._September 1st; in the afternoon, marched to Chantilly, where they engaged the enemy, drove in their pickets, and with the rest of the division, drove them through the wood, and forced them to retreat. Next day, moved towards Maryland, passing through Fairfax, Alexandria, Washington, Leesboro, and Frederick, Md._September 14th; proceeded to South Mountain, where they became engaged with the enemy, supporting a battery through the day, and, being on picket, exposed to a heavy fire of musketry through the night._ In the Battle of Antietam, Sept. 17th; were ordered to advance at 11a.m. and were exposed to the fir from the enemy’s batteries, until they were sheltered by a hill on the opposite bank of Antietam Creek. They crossed the creek, and ascended the hill, when they were immediately exposed to a murderous fire of artillery. After advancing about two hundred yards, they were ordered to lie down, the enemy still having perfect range of the regiment, and almost every shot falling in their ranks. They remained in this position one hour, when they were ordered to advance, which they did, driving the enemy before them, until ordered back to the creek by the general commanding. They encamped for the night on that side of the creek nearest the enemy. About October 1st; Dwyer was sick, and entered the hospital at Weaverton, Md._Afterwards was transferred to Convalescent Camp, Alexandria. February 7, 1863, he was discharged from service. Civil War Soldier