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Support Maine Genealogy by Civil War Sailors Record of Walter L. Chesley
| Name of sailor: | Walter L. Chesley |
| Rank: | Seaman |
| Age: | 34 |
| Occupation: | Rigger |
| Place of birth: | Durham, N. H. |
| 5' 10 1/4" | |
| Complexion: | Florid |
| Eye color: | Grey |
| Hair color: | Light Brown |
| Marks and scars: | Letters "L.C. Trorer" and Crucifix etc. on R. inner arm |
| Marital status: | Married |
| Number of children: | 1 |
| Residence: | Portsmouth, N. H. |
| Date of enlistment: | 24 Feb. 1865 |
| Place of enlistment: | Kittery |
| Term of service: | 2 years |
| Date left service: | 14 Sept. 1865 |
| How left service: | Discharged |
| Ships: | Vandalia, Tioga |
| Remarks: | |
| Rate Last Cruise: | Boatswains Mate |
| Can Read?: | |
| Can Write?: | |
| Vaccinated?: | |
| Bounty paid: | $66.66 |
| Money advanced: | $40 |
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Source citation: "Civil War Sailors," database, Maine Genealogy (https://www.mainegenealogy.net/civil_war_navy_record.asp?id=470 : accessed 25 Oct. 2025), entry for Walter L. Chesley, citing Civil War Sailors database, Maine State Archives.
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