T
he youngest civil war soilder (drummer) C.P. "commodore" Byam, was the youngest enlisted drummer boy from the civil war (union). The United States Government awarded him full honors of the title in 1998, due to others claiming to be the youngest. He enlisted in the 24th infintry of Iowa (volunteer). He enlisted in 1861 and was discharged in Sept. 1864 (disability). He was awarded the Medal Of Honor for bravery from president Abraham Lincoln. He passed away in Washington State at 70 years old.
Timeline
Birth- Mar 20, 1851
1851
Hampshire (Henpeck)
Illinois
1861 - 1865Civil War (Union)- Ages: 12 - 11 years
Served For
United States of America
State
Iowa
Branch
Army
Company
D
Conflict Period
Civil War (Union)
Unit
24th Infantry
Muster Date
Sept 4, 1862
Drummer
Enlistment- Aug 22, 1862-Age: 11 years
Drummer
Discharge- Jul 26, 1863-Age: 12 years
Vicksburg, MS (for disability)
Death- Feb 7, 1922
1921
Washington
Takoma, Pierce, Washington
Burial
Washington Veterans Home Cemetery, Kitsap County, Washington; Section 62, Plot 2
Other Facts
Full Name
Commodore C. Perry "commodore" Byam
Also known as
The youngest drummer boy in the civil war
Full Name
Commodore P Byam
Gender
Male; Age at Enlistment - 12 years
Place of Residence
Residence - Mt Vernon, IL
Also Known As
His first name may have actually been "Chauncy"
Father
father - Eber Cole Byam (1822-1887) - was the Colonel of the 24th IA Infantry
Mother
mother - Sarah Baldwin (1825-1862)
Full Name
full name: Chauncy Perry Byam
