Born in Ireland,_son of Patrick Houlihan,_by occupation a Machinist,_Unmarried,_at the age of 17 enlisted for three years in the 37th Regmint of Infantry, Mass. Vols._Company A._Mustered into service August 15, 1862._Rank Private with no subsequent changes.
He took part in all the operations of his Regiment till May 6, 1864, At which time, in the battle of the Wilderness he was severely wounded. He was sent to the Carver Hospital, Washington, where he lingered for two months in much pain and then died. He was buried in one of the Soldiers Cemeteries in the vicinity.
Houlihan is reported to have been a good soldier.
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