150 years ago today, 11 October 1861, my great-great-grandfather, Andrew Holden enlisted in Company F, of the 73rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Andrew was 22 years, 4 months and 10 days old when he enlisted. It had been 8 years and 5 months since Andrew immigrated to the United States from Ireland and 1 year and 3 days since he had become an American citizen. Andrew enlisted for a term of 3 years. After re-enlisting on 01 January 1864, Andrew's service finally ended on 20 July 1865 in Louisville, KY.
