David O. Tilley, Civil War Soldier

Title

David O. Tilley, Civil War Soldier

Subject

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

Description

David O. Tilley
Born in Granby, Mass._Son of {Orress} Tilley,_by occupation a Farmer,_Unmarried,_at the age of 20 enlisted for nine months in the 46th Regiment of Infantry, Mass. Vols._Company D.
Mustered into service September 25th, 1862.
The only expedition in which he took part, was that to Goldsboro.
In March, 1863, he was off duty by reason of dislocation of the shoulder, and therefore did not go with the company on the Trent Road reconnoissances, or to Plymouth.
From April 6th to June 24th. 1863, he performed detailed duty as teamster.
After arriving at Baltimore, he was sick three days in the regimental hospital, and was afterwad transferred to the General Hospital.
Returned to Chicopee from Baltimore, via Boston, with other sick and convalescents, arriving July 22nd, under orders to report on arrival of the regiment.
Mustered out of service, July 29th, 1863, at Springfield, Mass.

Source

Soldier's Record, Town of Chicopee

Date

ca. 1861-1865

Rights

Public Domain

Type

Text

Coverage

Chicopee (Mass.)

Identifier

SR-347.0

Files

SR-347.0.jpg

Citation

“David O. Tilley, Civil War Soldier,” Chicopee Archives Online, accessed November 5, 2024, https://chicopeelibrary.org/archives/items/show/2543.