James Hastings was one of four sons of Asa and Anna
(Goddard) Hastings who fought in the Civil War.
James enlisted in Co. D, 118th New York Volunteer
Infantry. James’ health was bad during
most of his military career. On October
28, 1863 he was transferred to 14th Veteran Reserve Corp. He was promoted to the rank of Sgt with the
VRC.
James died of disease on December 14, 1864 in Washington,
D.C. It was about this time that the
cemeteries in and around Washington were becoming filled with the casualties
from the war. A new National cemetery
was opened at Arlington and James was one of the first to be buried at
Arlington National Cemetery.
Grave site is at Section 13, Site 6159
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