| 1. |  George Williams was born in 1834 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Other Events:
- Veteran: Civil War: private with Co. C, 5th Massachusetts Cavalry
Notes:
George Williams:
Enlistment information:
Enlisted at Boston, Massachusetts, January 8, 1864, credited to West Roxbury, Massachusetts.
Born: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania;
Age 31; Occupation: Ironworker; Height: 6' 2"; Complexion: Sandy; Eyes: Black; Hair: Black.
Unit information:
He was mustered in at Camp Meigs, Readville, Massachusetts, January 29, 1864, as Private, Company "C".
He was appointed Corporal, March. 24, 1864, per General Order 19.
He was appointed Sergeant, December 10, 1864, per Special Order 223.
He was reduced to the ranks per Special Order 62, dated March 30, 1865.
He was absent from the regiment on detached duty, Quarter Master's Dept., during the months of April-June 1865. He was absent from the regiment on detached service, Brigade HQ., July 28, 1865, per Special Order 125.
He was mustered out with the regiment at Clarksville, Texas, October 31, 1865
no dates.
Specifically, He enlisted in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, January 8, 1864, and mustered into federal service at Readville, Massachusetts, January 9 as a private with Co. C, 5th Massachusetts Cavalry. He was promoted to corporal March 24, 1864, but reduced to ranks March 30, 1865. Detached to duty at brigade headquarters from July 28, 1865, he honorably discharged with his company October 31, 1865, at Clarksville, Texas.
[NOTE: He never served at the rank of sergeant.]
Buried:
Lincoln Cemetery
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