Born in N.Y. City_Son of John Wall_By occupation a Hostler_At the age of 24 years, on 5th November, 1861, enlisted for 3 years in 31st Reg. Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and was assigned to Company “E”._Rank Private which grade he held while in service.
He participated in all the operations of his Regiment as detailed in the Reprint of the Adjutant General of Massachuseets. He received no serious wounds and was neither sick nor in detached service while with the Regiment. He reenlisted Feb. 8, 1864 or about that time for 3 years in the same company and in the same Regiment and did duty with it till discharged.
Mustered out 9 September, 1865.
Died in Springfield, Mass. November 13, 1905]]>