Michael H. Moffatt, Civil War Soldier

Title

Michael H. Moffatt, Civil War Soldier

Subject

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

Description

Michael H. Moffatt.

Born in Ireland,___Son of Bartholomew Moffatt,___bu occupation a Tailor,___Unmarried,___at the age of 20 enlisted for three years in the 10th. Regiment of Infantry, Mass. Vols.__Company F.__
Mustered into service June 21, 1861.___
Participated in all the campaigns and battles of Regiment till May 6th., 1864, when in the fight in the Wilderness he was shot. He was taken to Chancellorsville and there shortly after died. Moffatt was always a good soldier, gallant in action and faithful to duty. His comrades say that previous to the advances of Grant's army he had presentiments that he would not survive the campaign. He died gallantly at his post knowing no fear (unreadable} that of dishonor. He was probably buried near Chancellorsville. During his term of service he was never except for a brief time ill, and never rec'd a furlough.

Source

Soldier's Record, Town of Chicopee

Publisher

Date

ca. 1861-1865

Rights

Public Domain

Type

Text

Coverage

Chicopee (Mass.)

Identifier

SR-38.0

Files

SR-38.0.jpg

Citation

“Michael H. Moffatt, Civil War Soldier,” Chicopee Archives Online, accessed November 21, 2024, https://chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/items/show/2822.