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At the time of his enlistment in the regular Army on 20 Feb 1858, Franklin was noted to be 5' 7" with grey eyes, brown hair, anda dark complexion. He made his 5-year commitment to Lieut BONNYCASTLE in Louisville, KY. Franklin then appears to have re-enlisted during the Civil War.
From Ancestry.com . . .
US Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles
Name: Franklin M Arbour
Age at Enlistment: 27
Enlistment Date: 3 Apr 1864
Rank at enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Brooklyn, NY
State Served: New York
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in the Regular Army 10th Infantry Regiment.
Enlisted in Company G, New York 5th Heavy Artillery Regiment on 04 Mar 1864.
Promoted to Full Sergeant on 22 Jun 1865.
Promoted to Full Corporal on 03 Jun 1865.
Mustered out on 19 Jul 1865 at Harper's Ferry, WV
In Nebraska on 12 Aug 1885, ElectaA. PLOOF, minor ward of Franklin, applied for his military pension. Franklin was noted to have served with Company G, New York 5th Heavy Artillery. Does this mean that Franklin had passed away by this date?
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1837 - avant 1885 (< 49 ans)
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