William V. Gibbons, Civil War Soldier
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
description: William V. Gibbons Born in Boston, Mass_son of {???} Gibbons_by occupation a Mechanic_Unmarried_At the age of 24 years on Aug. 20, 1862, enlisted for 3 years in the 37th Reg. Massachusetts Vol. Inf._Mustered same date and assigned to Company “I”_Rank Private with no subsequent changes. Took part in the several operations of his Regiment from date of muster to date of discharge. Feb. 8, 1863, while in camp near Falmouth, Va., was furloughed for 10 days, on the expiration of which he reported to his Co. From that time till date of discharge of Reg. was constantly with his Co. and Reg. on duty. Discharged with Regiment July 1, 1865, at Readville, Mass. Died in Springfield, Dec. 25, 1875
source: Soldier's Record, Town of Chicopee
date: ca. 1861-1865
rights: Public Domain
type: Text
coverage: Chicopee (Mass.)