Residence Brimfield MA; a 43 year old farmer. Enlisted on 8/20/1862 as a Corporal. On 10/15/1862 he mustered into "G" Co. MA 46th Infantry. He was mustered out on 7/29/1862 at Hampden Park, Springfield MA. The 46th Regt. Mass. Vol. Mil. was raised largely in Hampden County in response to the President's call of August 4. 1862, for nine months. It was recruited largely through the efforts of Rev. George Bowler of Westfield, who became its first colonel. It was organized at Camp Banks, Springfield, Mass. Here the different companies assembled during September and October 1862, and were mustered in on various dates between Sept. 24 and Oct. 22. Dimensions: H 4" x W 2.5" (Cheney Newton Photo) Condition: No issues to note

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