Born in Troy, N.Y._Son of George J. Croshier,_by occupation a Painter,_Married,_at the age of 20 enlisted for three years in the 31st Regiment of Infantry, Mass. Vols._Company K.
Mustered into service February 11, 1862
He enlisted at Springfield, Mass. While the regiment was passing from Pittsfield to Lowell.
He was on duty with his Reg. till captured at {Dengin} Station on Dec. 16, 1862. Lay in Vicksburgh Jail for 20 days, when was paroled and sent to Camp Chase, Columbus, Ohio. Then he was detained there three (3) weeks, when he wsa sent to Washington to reform his Reg. Reformed Reg. on or about May 10, 1863. Not having been exchanged he took no part in the siege of Ft. Hudson. In the fall of 1863, on duty at Baton Rouge. Participated in the campaign of the Red River. On April 12, 1862, was struck by lightning and disabled for two months.
Discharged and mustered {out at} Mobile, Ala., probably at the same time with his comrades, though he specified no date.
Note
It is questionable how far the {forging record} is reliable. Croshier it is known deserted. The date of his desertion is represented {to have} been after his 2nd enlistment though the {abon} record specifies no second enlistment.
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