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James Donahue

Before the war

He was 22 years old when he enlisted (2). He was born in Ireland (2).

He was a laborer (2).

Description

He was 5 feet 8 inches tall, and had a fair complexion, blue eyes, and brown hair (2).

During the war

He was a substitute (1). He enlisted and was mustered into service, for one year on 22 March 1865, at Reading, Pennsylvania (1, 2). He was enlisted and mustered into service by Captain Darell (2). He served as a private in company E (2).

He mustered out on 10 July 1865 with his company (1).

Sources

1 Bates, Samuel Penniman. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5. Harrisburg: B. Singerly, state printer, 1869-71. 5 volumes. 'Ninety-first regiment', volume 3, pages 186-233. (In the roster)

2 Company E descriptive roll, entry 168


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