In response to “When were you born?” Civil War soldier Antonio Dardell answered, “

In response to “When were you born?” Civil War soldier Antonio Dardell answered, “Taken from China in childhood,” on this questionnaire, 4/16/1907. Series: Case Files of Pension Applications Based on Service Completed in the Years 1817 to Approximately 1903, ca. 1935 - ca. 2002Record Group 15: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007Transcription: 3-447East Division.[illegible] Ex'r.Inv orig No. 1,357,511Antonio DardellCo. A, 27th Reg’t Conn InfDepartment of the Interior,BUREAU OF PENSIONS,Washington, D.C., April 16, 1907SIR: To aid this Bureau in preventing any one falsely personating you, or otherwise committing fraud in your name, or on account of your service, you are required to answer fully the questions enumerated below.You will please return this circular under cover of the inclosed envelope which requires no postage.Very respectfully,V. Warner.CommissionerAntonio Dardell292 George streetNew Haven, Conn1. When were you born? Answer. Taken from China in childhood2. Where were you born? Answer. China3. When did you enlist? Answer. 22th October 18624. Where did you enlist? Answer. City of New Haven Con5. Where had you lived before you enlisted? Answer. Clinton Con6. What was your post-office address at enlistment? Answer. Clinton Con7. What was your occupation at enlistment? Answer. Tiner Aprentice8. When were you discharged? Answer. 25th July 18639. Where were you discharged? Answer. City of New Haven10. Where have you lived since discharge? Give dates, as nearly as possible, of any changes of residence. Clinton + remove to New Haven Con 186911. What is your present occupation? Answer. Tiner12. What is your height? Answer. 5 feet 9 ½ inches. Your weight? 127 The color of your eyes? Black The color of your hair? Was Black Your complexion? Dark Are there any permanent marks or scars on your person? If so, describe them.13. What is your full name? Please write it on the line below, in ink, in the manner in which you are accustomed to sign it, in the presence of two witnesses who can write.Antonio Dardell[circular stamp]PENSIONAAPR271907U.S.OFFICE [end stamp]WITNESSES: [curly bracket around 1 and 2]1. Sherwood S Thompson2. Rwl [?] S. Thompson[square bracket] Witnesses who can write sign here. [close square bracket]Date: April 26th, 19070-2 -- source link

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