Charlie J- Daniel Franklin Civil War Project

  • Born

    David C. Franklin was born on December 3rd, 1839 in Plymouth, Vermont.
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    Lifespan

    This is the lifespan from when he was born until he died.
  • Moved to Ludlow, Vermont

    Moved to Ludlow, Vermont
    He moved when he was only 15 years old. He enrolled in Ludlow's Black River Academy when he moved there.
  • Enrolled in Another School

    Enrolled in Another School
    David enrolled in Vermont Infantry Regiment on October 16th, 1861. He dropped out of the other school because of the outbreak of the Civil War.
  • He Got wounded in the leg

    He got wounded in the leg during the battle of Savage's Station. He said that the wound was extremely painful.
  • He got moved to the VI Corps Field Hospital

    He got moved to the VI Corps Field Hospital
    He was required to go to a hospital because he was injured.
  • Had to move to Savage's Station Hospital

    He had to get moved to this hospital because the VI Corps Field Hospital was closing down. He was annoyed that he had to move hospitals.
  • Had to get moved again

    He had to get moved because there were too many people wounded and there were not many nurses that could help all of them.
  • Moved to Satterlee General Hospital

    He was moved to this hospital because there were not many nurses to help all of the people.
  • Daniel's Mother couldnt wait so she went to Annapolis, MD

    She went to Annapolis to speak to the district commander. She and Daniel were inpatient and the mail takes longer to deliver.
  • Daniel was given the disability discharge

    Daniel was given the disability discharge on September 17th, 1862. He was taken out of the army because he got wounded in the Battle of Savage Station.
  • Daniel went home

    Daniel was finally home on September 23rd, 1862. His mother was happy that she could finally be with her son again.
  • Died

  • Wife died