Born in Ireland_Son of Thomas Evans_by occupation a Laborer_Married_At the age of 24 years, on 13 aug., 1862, enlisted for 3 years in the 37th Reg. Mass. Vo. Infantry, and was assigned to Company “K”_Private, with no subsequent changes.
He participated in the following battles: 1st and 2d Fredericksburgh and Salem Heights. Subsequent to the 2 Fredericksburgh, 3 May, 1863, he was appointed Company cook and in that capacity he continued during the remainder of his term of service.
He was discharged July 2d, 1865, and returned to Chicopee.
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