'Capt. James Barnes of the 21st N.Y. artillery, fell through the hatchway of the transport Lucinda, lying in the Roads, and fractured his skull. He is now at the post hospital, insensible.'
Source:
Date: Thursday, December 25, 1862 Paper: Boston Herald (Boston, Massachusetts) Page: 2

Enlisted as a Private on 2 September 1864 at the age of 35.
Enlisted in 21st Light Artillery Regiment New York on 2 Sep 1864.
Mustered Out 21st Light Artillery Regiment New York on 8 Sep 1865 at Syracuse, NY.