David E. Grimes, Civil War Soldier
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
description: David E. Grimes Born in Lyndeboro, N.H._Son of David W. Grimes,_by occupation a Machinist,_Married,_at the age of 35 enlisted for nine months in the 46th Regiment of Infantry, Mass. Vols. Company D._ When about eighty men had been enlisted in the Chicopee company for the 46th Regiment, an opportunity was apparent to fill up the ranks to the maximum number, if Grimes could be made Captain. He accordingly enlisted, was chosen Captain by the men, and commissioned September 2nd, 1862. He was in active command of the company in all its duties and movements,_Goldsboro expedition, Trent Road Reconnoissances, at Plymouth, Gum Swamp affair,_from the formation of the company until the arrival of the regiment at Baltimore. At the time of leaving Newbern, Captain Grimes was sick and wholly unfit for duty, but he determined to hold out, if possible, to the end. But when the regiment was ordered to commence the campaign in Maryland, he was compelled to relinquish the command to Lieut. Knapp, and himself was detailed to the care and control of the sick and convalescents, belonging to the regiment. With this charge, he left Baltimore, and arrived, via Boston, at Chicopee July 22nd, 1863. Mustered out of service, July 29th, 1863, at Springfield, Mass.
source: Soldier's Record, Town of Chicopee
date: ca. 1861-1865
rights: Public Domain
type: Text
coverage: Chicopee (Mass.)