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Commodore P Byam


Civil War (Union) · US Army

United States of America
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he youngest civil war soilder (drummer) C.P. "commodore" Byam, was the youngest enlisted drummer boy from the civil war (union). The United States Government awarded him full honors of the title in 1998, due to others claiming to be the youngest. He enlisted in the 24th infintry of Iowa (volunteer). He enlisted in 1861 and was discharged in Sept. 1864 (disability). He was awarded the Medal Of Honor for bravery from president Abraham Lincoln. He passed away in Washington State at 70 years old.

Birth- 20/03/1851
1851
Hampshire (Henpeck)
Illinois

1861 - 1865Civil War (Union)- Ages: 12 - 11 years

Served For
United States of America
State
Iowa
Branch
Army
Company
D
Conflict Period
Civil War (Union)
Unit
24th Infantry

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Muster Date
4/09/1862

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Drummer

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Enlistment- 22/08/1862-Age: 11 years

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Drummer

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Discharge- 26/07/1863-Age: 12 years
Vicksburg, MS (for disability)

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Death- 7/02/1922
1921
Washington
Takoma, Pierce, Washington

Burial

Washington Veterans Home Cemetery, Kitsap County, Washington; Section 62, Plot 2
Full Name
Commodore C. Perry "commodore" Byam
Also known as
The youngest drummer boy in the civil war

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Full Name
Commodore P Byam

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Gender
Male; Age at Enlistment - 12 years
Place of Residence
Residence - Mt Vernon, IL
Also Known As
His first name may have actually been "Chauncy"
Father
father - Eber Cole Byam (1822-1887) - was the Colonel of the 24th IA Infantry
Mother
mother - Sarah Baldwin (1825-1862)
Full Name
full name: Chauncy Perry Byam

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Created:17/10/2013

Modified: 12/04/2021

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Forces War Records, Commodore P Byam (https://nz.forceswarrecords.com/memorial/631492994/commodore-p-byam : accessed 11/12/2024), database and images,


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