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James M Coomes

Civil War (Union) · US Army

United States of America

Timeline

Birth- 7 Sept 1823
Longmeadow MA

1861 - 1865Civil War (Union)- Age: 38 years

Gold Star
Branch
Army
Unit
1st Cavalry
State
Massachusetts
Company
E
Conflict Period
Civil War (Union)
Served For
United States of America

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23 Jul 1863
Paroled at City Point VA
Muster Date
18 Sept 1861

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Pvt

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Enlistment- 10 Sept 1861-Age: 38 years

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Discharge

Pvt

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Casualty

17 Jun 1863: Captured at Parker's Store, Clarke County VA - POW ; 23 Jul 1863 -Paroled at City Point VA
27 Nov 1863: Re-captured at Rapidan VA; held at Richmond VA; sent to Andersonville
Death- 14 May 1864-Age: 41 years
Diarrhea
Admitted to hospital at Andersonville Prison 14 May 1864

Burial

Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville GA; Grave # 1088
Cenotaph - Longmeadow Cemetery, Longmeadow MA

Other Facts

Full Name
James M Coomes

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Also Known As
James M Cooms

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Place of Residence
Longmeadow MA

Unspecified Event

Age at Enlistment
38 years
Occupation
Hotel Keeper
Physical Description
Height - 5' 2"; Hair - light; Eyes - blue; Complexion - light

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Created:20 Oct 2013

Modified: 2 Oct 2017

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