Born in Ireland_Son of Patrick Shea_By occupation a shoe-maker_At the age of 29 years, on 10 July, 1862, enlisted for 3 years in 37th Reg. Mass. Inf. Vol’s_Mustered on 20 Aug., 1862_Assigned to Company “A”_Rank Private throughout entire service_Married.
He took part in the following engagements: 1st Fredericksburgh, Salem Heights, Gettysburgh, Rappahannock Station, {Mine} {Run}, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, North Anna, {Coal} Harbor. He took part in the campaign in the Shenendoah, during which, however, he contracted the fever and {aque}, on account of which on 20 Sept. 1864, he was sent to Jarvis Hospital, Baltimore, from Cedar Creek. Thence he {received} {???} his transfer to {???} Reserve Corps, Dec’r 20, 1864. From this date to time of discharge he did guard duty at Washington.
He was discharged 27 June, 1865, by reason of expiration of his term of service.
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