Julius M. Lane, Civil War Soldier
Title
Julius M. Lane, Civil War Soldier
Subject
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Description
Julius M. Lane
Born in Suffield, Conn._Son of Comfort Lane,_by occupation a Clerk,_Married,_at the age of 33 enlisted as a recruit in the 1st Regiment of Cavalry, Mass. Vols.
Mustered into service August 12, 1862._In camp at Cambridge, Mass. until September 5, 1862. Thence to Washington; remained there in camp till November 1st following. Then was carried, sick with fever, to {Emory} Hospital. Became convalescent, was detailed as nurse, January 29, 1863, and July following as Ward Master.
In January 1864, furloughed a few days, and visited Chicopee. On his return to the hospital, at the expiration of furlough, he was immediately ordered to join his company, which he did at Warrentown, Va.
He remained with the company, participating in all duties and engagements, until July 30, 1864, when he was ordered to the “Dismounted Camp”, at Light House Point, Va._his horse having become disabled for further service.
During the month of August, he served on detail in the Ordnance department, as clerk, at Light House PPoint. Returned to the company at the first of September, and, performed regular duty during the remainder of his term of service.
Arrived in Boston, Mass. with the regiment. November 1, 1864, and on the 7th following was mustered out of service at Boston.
Born in Suffield, Conn._Son of Comfort Lane,_by occupation a Clerk,_Married,_at the age of 33 enlisted as a recruit in the 1st Regiment of Cavalry, Mass. Vols.
Mustered into service August 12, 1862._In camp at Cambridge, Mass. until September 5, 1862. Thence to Washington; remained there in camp till November 1st following. Then was carried, sick with fever, to {Emory} Hospital. Became convalescent, was detailed as nurse, January 29, 1863, and July following as Ward Master.
In January 1864, furloughed a few days, and visited Chicopee. On his return to the hospital, at the expiration of furlough, he was immediately ordered to join his company, which he did at Warrentown, Va.
He remained with the company, participating in all duties and engagements, until July 30, 1864, when he was ordered to the “Dismounted Camp”, at Light House Point, Va._his horse having become disabled for further service.
During the month of August, he served on detail in the Ordnance department, as clerk, at Light House PPoint. Returned to the company at the first of September, and, performed regular duty during the remainder of his term of service.
Arrived in Boston, Mass. with the regiment. November 1, 1864, and on the 7th following was mustered out of service at Boston.
Source
Soldier's Record, Town of Chicopee
Date
ca. 1861-1865
Rights
Public Domain
Type
Text
Coverage
Chicopee (Mass.)
Identifier
SR-244.0
Files
Collection
Citation
“Julius M. Lane, Civil War Soldier,” Chicopee Archives Online, accessed November 5, 2024, https://chicopeelibrary.org/archives/items/show/2642.