Theodore W. Tyrer
: On October 23, 1861, at the age of 24, Theodore enrolled at Collins Center, to serve three years; mustered in as musician, Co. A, 64th NY Vol. Infantry, Oct. 29, 1861; promoted Corporal, April 21, 1862; Sergeant, Feb. 18, 1863; re-enlisted as a veteran, Jan. 4, 1864; promoted First Sergeant, Feb. 1, 1864; mustered in as First Lieutenant, June 12, 1864; transferred to Co. G, Aug. 25, 1864; captured in action, Aug. 26, 1864, at Reams Station, Va.; paroled, no date; mustered in as Major, Jan. 1, 1865; mustered out with regiment, July 14, 1865, near Washington, D.C.
Reference:
"Adjutant General's Report, 1901"
