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Born in Hartford, Conn.___ Son of Samuel Aitcheson,___ by occupation an Clerk, ___ Married,___ at the age of 24 enlisted for three years in the 27th Regiment of Infantry, Mass. Vols. &#13;
October 16, 1861 he was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant of Company D. &#13;
He participated with the regiment in the movements from Springfield to Annapolis,___ to Fortress Monroe__ thence to North Carolina,___ and in the battles of Roanoke Island, and Newbern. &#13;
In the named engagement, during the thickest of the fight, he was struck on the head by a fragment of some missile and slightly injured, not, however, so as to disable him from duty. &#13;
July 1, 1862, he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant. &#13;
Resigned his commission September 16, 1862, and was honorably discharged from the service. &#13;
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