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We are trying to confirm that the William Metcalf who was discharged in 1862 for injuries is OUR William Metcalf. All of the info. matches up, so we''re pretty sure but haven''t been able to get much more than his name, age, marital status and place of residence.

Alonzo was one of three brothers to serve in Maine units during the war. He survived the first battle of Bull Run; but, unfortunately, was accidently shot to death about a month later.

Entered as Private April 24, 1861. Eventually promoted to Sgt Major. Wounded at Fredericksburg December 1862. Commissioned Capt. 81st U.S.C.I. May 22, 1863. Burried in Forrest Grove cemetery, Augusta, ME (Plot #11).

Mustered into the 4th Maine in Rockland on June 15, 1861. Participated in the battles of First Bull Run, the Peninsular War (Seven Days), Second Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Gettysburg. Was wounded fatally in the thigh in the Devil's Den on the Second Day at Gettysburg and died a month later. Buried at Gettysburg.

Enlisted in Company D, Maine 4th Infantry Regiment on 15 Jun 1861. Mustered out on 28 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA. Was POW? Yes Was Wounded? Yes Survived the War? No. John Gray was shot in the left shoulder, right knee, and left foot on July 2, 1863 at the Devils Den; Died on July 28 from a hemorrhage of the subclavian artery. He is buried Gettysburg National Cemetery SECT 15 ME Lot, Plot 17. The documentary Ken Burns' Civil War Episode 5, The Universe of Battle, mentions both Isaiah Valentine Eaton and John S Gray of Deer Isle, Maine. Both John and Isaiah are my cousins.

Mustered in at Rockland, ME along with six other Deer Isle men. Fought at the battle of First Bull Run, was captured by rebel cavalry the day after the battle, and was imprisoned at Libby Prison in Richmond. Wounded. Spent the next year in several rebel prisons. Was exchanged in 1862.

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Enlisted as a Private on 15 June 1861.
Promoted to Full 2nd Lieutenant on 10 July 1861.
Promoted to Full 1st Lieutenant.
Promoted to Captain.
Mustered out on 19 July 1864 at Rockland, ME.

Enlisted as a Private on 9 November 1861.
Discharged on 25 July 1862.

Captured at 1st Bull Run
Imprisoned at Libby, Tuskaloosa and Salisbury prisons
Died of scurvy in NYC hospital

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Residence: Northport, Maine
Enlistment Date: 15 Jun 1861
Side Served: Union
State Served: Maine
Service Record: Enlisted as a Corporal on 15 June 1861.
Enlisted in Company K, 4th Infantry Regiment Maine on 15 Jun 1861.
Discharged from Company K, 4th Infantry Regiment Maine on 21 Jul 1861.