Born in Worcester, Mass._Son of Thomas Cronin_By occupation a Laborer_Unmarried_At the age of 24 years, on 11 August, 1862, he enlisted for 3 years in the 37th Reg. Mass. Vol. Infantry, and was assigned to Company “K”. Mustered in August 19, 1862._Private, with no subsequent changes.
During his service with his Reg. he took part in the following battles: Fredericksburgh, Salem Heights, Getysburgh, Rappahannock Station and Mine Run. From Aug. 3 to Oct. 11, 1863, he was with his Reg. to enforce order and quell disturbances which were feared as a consequence of the draft. 19 April, 1864, he was he was transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps, and in this Corps did duty at Washington, {Elmera}, Ft. Ontario, {Oewego} and Buffalo, N.Y. He was on furlough from 14 Dce’r 1864 to 12 Jan. 1865, on surgeons certificate.
He was discharged 12 july, 1865]]>