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Christopher Casey

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Christopher Casey Veteran

Birth
Ireland
Death
18 Jun 1886
Fort Snelling, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
Burial
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section A-25, Site 6491
Memorial ID
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Born 1857-58, Ireland. Age at death: 26-27.

PVT., Co. C, 3rd Div, Inf. (Source: U.S., Burial Registers, Military Posts and National Cemeteries, 1862-1960). Dakota Territory. Convict at Military Prison. Desertion. (Source: U.S., Military Burial Registers, 1768-1921). Previously escaped and was apprehended. Killed by sentry while attempting another escape. (Source: U.S., Returns from Military Posts, 1806-1916). Buried as civilian. Birthplace and date unknown at this time.

Age 24. Born Ireland. Enlisted July 24, 1882, Buffalo NY. Laborer. Gray eyes, brown hair, fair complexion, 5' 6 3/4". 3rd Inf., Co. C. Deserted May 13 1883, apprehended May 18 1883. Discharged July 22 1883 at Ft. Ellis, MT. (Source: U.S., Army, Register of Enlistments, 1798-1914).

Sentenced June 16 1883 for 2 years for desertion. Escaped from guard at Ft. Ellis Aug 1 1883. Apprehended at Miles City MT Aug 4 1984. Release date moved to Feb of 1887. (Source: U.S., Returns from Military Posts, 1806-1916).
Born 1857-58, Ireland. Age at death: 26-27.

PVT., Co. C, 3rd Div, Inf. (Source: U.S., Burial Registers, Military Posts and National Cemeteries, 1862-1960). Dakota Territory. Convict at Military Prison. Desertion. (Source: U.S., Military Burial Registers, 1768-1921). Previously escaped and was apprehended. Killed by sentry while attempting another escape. (Source: U.S., Returns from Military Posts, 1806-1916). Buried as civilian. Birthplace and date unknown at this time.

Age 24. Born Ireland. Enlisted July 24, 1882, Buffalo NY. Laborer. Gray eyes, brown hair, fair complexion, 5' 6 3/4". 3rd Inf., Co. C. Deserted May 13 1883, apprehended May 18 1883. Discharged July 22 1883 at Ft. Ellis, MT. (Source: U.S., Army, Register of Enlistments, 1798-1914).

Sentenced June 16 1883 for 2 years for desertion. Escaped from guard at Ft. Ellis Aug 1 1883. Apprehended at Miles City MT Aug 4 1984. Release date moved to Feb of 1887. (Source: U.S., Returns from Military Posts, 1806-1916).

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