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1st Massachusetts Heavy Artillery

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Company Unknown

Corporal

From Hanover, MA. Second enlistment in Federal Army. Stationed at Fort Warren, a prison located on George's island in Boston harbor. Was Discharged from the service as a Artillery Corporal.
Contributor Hugh Grant Whiting Jr.Date added 12/29/2008

Company A

Private

Says Bardin Prouty served in the 1st Mass Heavy Artillery from 61-62.
Contributor Shawn VerdineDate added 6/28/2006

Company B

Private

Enlisted in Co B, 1st Regt (Mass) U.S. Vol Heavy Artillery as a Private on 8 Aug 1862 Mustered out from Co B, 1st Regt (Mass) U.S. Vol Heavy Artillery as a Private on 8 Jul 1864 (He had his left index finger shot off at the Battle at Spottsylvania Court House, VA)
Contributor Debra GaffneyDate added 7/28/2010

Company B

Private

Enlisted as a Private on 8 August 1862 at the age of 25. Mustered out on 8 July 1864.
Contributor Eric StoneDate added 5/30/2010

Company B

Private

captured 19 May 1864 at Spottsylvania, VA and died 28 Jul 1864 at Andersonville Prison, GA
Contributor Joanne MaliaDate added 9/25/2013

Company D

Sergeant

Sgt., Co. D 1st Regt Mass Heavy Artillery Invalid filed Mch 11, 1880 Applic #348.026 Certificate No. 285.619 Widow filed Oct 10, 1916 Applic # 1080701 Cert. No. 844113
Contributor John DavisDate added 6/26/2016

Company H

Private

No family notes have been added.
Contributor P. BouchardDate added 7/17/2010

Company I

Private

Enlisted as a Private on 12 December 1863 at the age of 18. Mustered out on 16 August 1865 at Washington, DC.
Contributor Eric StoneDate added 5/31/2010

Company K

Rank unknown

No family notes have been added.
Contributor Bruce W AugustonovichDate added 1/6/2013

Company K

Corporal

Enlisted as a Corporal on 5 July 1861 at the age of 24. Wounded on 19 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA. Discharged for wounds on 8 July 1864.
Contributor Eric StoneDate added 6/4/2010

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