Private John Henry Johnson of Company D, Massachusetts 54th Volunteer Infantry

Private John Henry Johnson (1847 - )

Enlisted from Lanesville, VA on 8 April 1863. He was 16 years old, single and working as a farmer.

Mustered out 20 August 1865.

Private James Washington Green of Company D, Massachusetts 54th Volunteer Infantry

Private James Washington Green (28 September 1847 - 30 April 1864)

He was born on 28 September 1847 in Sherborn, MA, the son of James Green (1805 - 1875) and Maria Green née Cobb (1811 - 1897) and grandson of Thomas Green and Lois Green née Freeman. His brother, Amos Green, was also in Company D of the 54th Massachusetts.

Enlisted from Sheeban, PA on 17 December 1863. He was entered into the roster as 21 years old (which would imply an 1842 birth year), single and working as a seaman.

Died 30 April 1864 at the General Hospital in Beaufort, SC of diahrrea.

His grave is at National Beaufort Cemetery in Beaufort, SC.

Private John Shorter of Company G, Massachusetts 54th Voluntary Infantry

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Private John Shorter (1847 - )

Enlisted from Amboy, MI on 9 April 1863. He was 16, married and working as a farmer.

Wounded on 30 November 1864 in Honey Hill, SC.

Discharged on 3 June 1865 from St. Andrews Parish, SC.