Born at Hazardville, Conn._Son of {Blank}_by occupation a Tinner,_Unmarried,_at the age of 18 enlisted for three years in the 37th Regiment of Infantry, Mass. Vols._Company A.
Enlisted July 10, 1862._Made Corporal September 1, 1864.
In the early part of 1863 he served on detailed duty at Belle Plain Landing, Va, being employed in assisting the Quartermaster’s department.
Furloughed 15 days ending February 28, 1865, and visited Chicopee . Rejoined his Reg., then in front of Petersburgh from furlough, 29 March, 1865. Participated in all the operations of his Reg. till the capture of Petersburgh, and the fall of Richmond. He followed on in pursuit of Lee and took part in the battle of Sailor’s Creek after the surrender of Lee, he remained with his Reg. on duty at its {several} stations. Returnign with the 37th to Readville, he was mustered out 3 July, 1865, and returned to his home in Chicopee on same day.
McClester was always faithful to duty in his military career. He was never sick while in the service; and was so fortunate as to escape wounds.
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