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Henry Wilson

Before the war

He was 22 years old when he was enlisted (1). He was born in Chester, England (1).

He was a clerk (1).

Description

He was 5 feet 8-1/2 inches tall, and had a light complexion, blue eyes, and black hair (1).

During the war

He was enlisted for three years, on 18 February 1864, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Lieutenant Gregory (1). He was mustered by Lieutenant Hilderburn (1). He served as a private in company B (1).

On 31 May 1864, he was absent without leave (2).

Sources

1 company B, [second] descriptive roll, entry 34 (Henry Wilson)

2 monthly return, company B, May 1864 (Henry Wilson)

I have not located him in Bates, Samuel Penniman. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5. Harrisburg: B. Singerly, state printer, 1869-71. 5 volumes. 'Ninety-first regiment', volume 3, pages 186-233.


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