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1st Rhode Island Infantry

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Company Unknown

Private

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Contributor Peter HaskellDate added 7/11/2004

Company C

Private

George Young served with the Regt.and fought at Bull Run.He later served in the 5th N.Y. Hvy.Arty.as 1st Lt.and also with the Signal Corp.He was a son of Henry Young of Providence R.I. who had six sons on active field duty,and two in the Home Guard.
Contributor t.w.duncanDate added 8/27/2008

Company D

Private

Says, William W. Prouty fought at 1st Bull Run and later transfered to the 5th Rhode Island Heavy Artillery.
Contributor Shawn VerdineDate added 7/13/2006

Company D

Private

Nicholas B.Young was a brother of George F. Young.At the time he enlisted he was living in Smithfield R.I.He fought at the battle of Bull Run.
Contributor t.w.duncanDate added 8/27/2008

Company D

Private

Thomas Young was living in Smithfield R.I. at the time of his enlistment.He fought at the battle of Bull Run,and later served as a 1st.Lt. Q.M. 5th N.Y.Hvy Arty.
Contributor t.w.duncanDate added 8/27/2008

Company H

Private

Frank B. Young was one of six brothers who saw active service in the war.He fought at the battle of Bull Run.At the time of his enlistment he was living in Providence Rhode Island.If anyone has further information about this family,please contact.
Contributor t.w.duncanDate added 8/27/2008

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