Charles S. Goodman Born in Chicopee, Mass._Son of Reuben Goodman,_by occupation a Farmer,_Unmarried,_at the age of 17 enlisted for three years in the 1st Regiment of Cavalry, Mass. Vols. Company E. Enlisted and was mustered into service in August, 1862. In camp at Cambridge, Mass. Until September 3, 1862._Thence to Washington; remained there in camp till November 5 following, then proceeded to join the regiment at Hagerstown, Md. And was assigned to Company E._ He participated in all duties and movements with the company until May 25, 1863._He was then detailed to serve in the Commissary department, and continued in that capacity till January 16, 1864. February 11, 1864, he re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer for three years, and received the prescribed furlough of 30 days, ending May 7, 1864.
