James Curran Born in Ireland_Son of {???} Corran_By occupation a Laborer_Married_At the age of 24 years, on 8th June, 1863, enlisted for 3 years in the 3d Reg. Massachusetts Heavy Artillery_Mustered June 12, 1863._Rank Private with no subsequent changes. Company “C” Was on duty with his Reg. during his entire term of service at the Defences of Washington, in several of the forts_was in no engagement, was not ill, nor received a furlough. Discharged 29th Sept’r, 1865, at {Galloupis} Island, Boston Harbor.