Sgt. Irving Chapin - Springfield, MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 42° 06.210 W 072° 34.579
18T E 700404 N 4664110
The grave of Sgt. Irving W. Chapin, who was killed during the Civil War at the Battle of Cold Harbor, is located at the Methodist Section, Chestnut Avenue South 1289 of Springfield Cemetery, 171 Maple Street, Springfield, MA.
Waymark Code: WM13NGB
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 01/16/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ScroogieII
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The grave of Sgt. Irving W. Chapin is marked by a granite headstone located in a family plot in Springfield Cemetery. The headstone is inscribed:

SERGT IRVING CHAPIN
CO G. 27TH REGT. MASS VOL.
KILLED AT
BATTLE OF COLD HARBOR
JUNE 3, 1864
AGED 30 YRS.

Type of Death Listed: War related (Killed in Action)

Cause of death inscription on headstone: Killed at Battle of Cold Harbor

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