William A. Whitaker Born in Thompsonville, Conn._Son of Calvin D. Whitaker,_by occupation a Moulder,_Married,_at the age of 28 enlisted for nine months in the 46th Regiment of Infantry, Mass. Vols._Company D._Mustered into service September 25th, 1862. Detailed as drummer at the formation of the company, and therefore released from the common private’s duties._Went on the Goldsboro Expedition, and served in the ambulance corps. Did not take part in the Gum Swamp expedition, as the musicians were ordered to remain at Newbern. On the march through Maryland and Pennsylvania, Whitaker served as one of the two drummers allowed to the regiment. He returned with the company to Chicopee, July 21st, having been ready and able at all times to do duty. Mustered out of service July 29th, 1863, at Springfield Mass.
