United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
John D. McCarthy Born in Ireland_Son of Dan. McCarthy_By occupation a Clerk_Single_At the age of 22 on 19 Aug., 1862, enlisted for 3 years in the 37th Reg. Mass. Vol. Inf._Mustered 20 Aug. and assigned to Company “K”_Rank Private with no subsequent changes. Soon after enlistment he was detailed for duty as clerk and {???} to his company commander, in which capacity he served till October 1863, at which time while his Reg. was on duty in N.Y. City he deserted.