United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Thomas Lyons 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