The story of the Thirty Eighth regiment of Massachusetts volunteers

by George Whitefield Powers

Wounded in action, at Port Hudson, La., June 14, 1863; discharged at New Orleans, La., Nov. 6, 1863.

Absent on detached Service, in Q. M. Department, Readville, at muster out of Regiment.

Mustered out, July, 1865.

Discharged, Oct. 13, 1864, for disability.

Killed in action at Port Hudson, La., June 14, 1863. Mr. Blake declined promotion repeatedly urged upon him by his commanding officer, satisfied to do his duty in the ranks, where he met his death while advancing on the breastworks.

Mustered out, July, 1865.

Mustered out, July, 1865.

Mustered out, July, 1865.

Mustered out, July, 1865.

Mustered out, July, 1865.