Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Benjamin” in chapter 8, page 98 of Caroline E. Whitcomb, History of the Second Massachusetts Battery of Light Artillery (Nims' Battery): 1861-1865, compiled from records of the Rebellion, official reports, diaries and rosters:
... expiration of service.
Cushing, Lyman F. W.,19Medford, Ma.July 31, 1861Aug. 16, 1864, expiration of service.
Dalton, John,21Rockport, Ma.Aug. 27, 1864June 11, 1865, expiration of services.
Davis, Benjamin P.,21Boston, Ma.July 31, 1861. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Davison, Cyrus,31Boston, Ma.July 31, 1861Died Aug. 3, 1862, Baton Rouge, La.
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