Private Philip Piner of Company D, Massachusetts 54th Volunteer Infantry

Private Philip Piner (1842* - )

Enlisted on 25 November 1864 and transferred to the Massachusetts 55th. He was 22 years old and working as a seaman when he enlisted.

* Birth year calculated from age given at enlistment.

Sergeant James H. Jackson of Company D, Massachusetts 54th Volunteer Infantry

Sergeant James H. Jackson (1844 - 1878)

Enlisted from Adrian, MI on 8 April 1863. He was 19 years old, single and working as a blacksmith.

Transferred to the 55th Massachusetts on 27 May 1863.

His grave is at Oakwood Cemetery in Adrian, MI.

Private John E. Davis of Company D, Massachusetts 54th Volunteer Infantry

Private John E. Davis (1837 - )

Enlisted from Niagara, NY on 18 March 1863. He was 26 years old, married and working as a cook.

He transferred to the 55th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.