Born in Ireland,_Son of Patrick McDonald,_by occupation a farmer,_Unmarried,_at the age of 19 enlisted, November 5, 1861 for three years in the 31st Regiment of Infantry, Mass. Vols._Company E.
He served with the company in all its movements and engagements without important personal incident until May 25, 1863._On that day in a skirmish before Port Hudson, he was wounded in the head by a rebel sharpshooter. Remained in hospital till August of same year when he rejoined his Reg. He re-enlisted as a veteran was re-mustered 23 July, 1864 and received the prescribed furlough. While at home was taken sick and was then left on the {column} of the Reg. to Louisiana. Up to 21st May, 1865 he had not rejoined his Reg. after his recovery he reported to the Provost-Marshall at Greenfield, Mass., and was by him sent to Boston where he was mustered out. May 15th {reentered} with order from {day after} to muster out such men as reported {under} the President’s Proclamation, with loss of all pay and allowances.
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