Born in Boston, Mas._Son of John Sullivan_By occupation a Laborer_Single_at the age of 18 years, on 2nd {Mar} 1861, enlisted for 3 years in the 31st Reg. Massachusetts Vol. Infantry, and was assigned to Company “E”_Mustered on 10th Dec, 1861,_Rank Private with no subsequent changes.
Participated with his Reg. in operations under Battle of New Orleans, and, subsequently, in the Teche campaign, Ft. Hudson and Red River campaigns and siege of Mobile.
23rd July, 1864, he reenlisted for 3 years, and received the prescribed furlough of 30 days with the veterans of his Regiment in the {relm} of {Sabine} Crop Roads, La., was slightly wounded in left hand, though not incapacitated for duty. Was sick with {aqua} and confined in hospital at Baton Rouge for three (3) weeks. Excepting this absence was was constantly on duty with his Reg. Sullivan is reported to have been a good soldier, faithful to duty.
Discharged at {Galloupes} Island, Boston Harbor, by reason of discharge of his Reg., Octo 9, 1865.
Subsequently returned to his home in Chicopee Falls.
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