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Civil War Records of John Griffin
Grand Army of the Republic
Isaac Davis Post No. 138
Personal War Sketch for John Griffin
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Who was born the |
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A.D. 1842 |
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County of |
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State of |
Ireland |
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On Aug
26th, 1862, I first entered the service as private in Company E
6th Mass Infantry for nine months.
After my
term had expired, I was finally discharged on June 3rd, 1863.
The first
battle I took part in was on the Blackwater and Siege of Suffolk.
I was wounded
in the left arm by a fragment of a shell and for which I now draw
a pension
At Suffolk,
Va, I was confined in a hospital.
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I Certify that the Sketch of my War service as
above written is true as |
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| We certify that Comrade |
John Griffin |
Joined |
Isaac Davis |
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| Post No. 138 |
Department of |
Massachusetts G.A.R. Apr. 6 1885
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Held Offices of |
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F.H. Stevens |
H.R. Knowlton |
Adjutant |
Commander |
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