Born in Ireland_Son of Dennis Ryan_By occupation a Machinist_Unmarried_At the age of 22 years, on Aug. 8, 1862, enlisted for 3 years in the 1st Reg. Mass. Vol. Cavalry. Mustered in about one week later, and assigned to Company “G”. Rank Private with no subsequent changes.
He took part in many of the actions and skirmishes of his Reg. till May 5, 1864. On that date in the action of Todd’s Tavern, Va., he was wounded in his left arm above the elbow. This wound was so severe as to necessitate the removal of three inches of the bone, which has probably rendered the arm permanently invalid. On account of his wound, he was confined subsequently at {Armory} Sq. Hospital, Washington, {Sattalee} Hospital, West Philadelphia Pa., and Cavalry Corps Hospital at City Point, Va.
Rec’d no furloughs , and was always on duty with his company till wounded.
Discharged at Boston Nov’r 8, 1864
Died in Chicopee Jan 29, 1901
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