Born in Ireland,_Son of Timothy Lyons,_By occupation a Laborer_Single_at the age of 18 years, on 30 Octo., 1861, enlisted for 3 years, in the 31st Reg. Massachusetts Vol. Infantry_Mustered in 20 {Mar}, 1861, at Pittsfield, Mas., and assigned to Company “E”.
He took part in the {seasonal} operations of his Reg. {ammo} which should {be specified” the capture of New Orleans, {Teche} campaign, siege of Ft. Hudson and Mobile and Red River campaign.
Discharged at Mobile Sept. 9, 1865.
Subsequently he returned to Chicopee]]>