Born in Stafford, Conn._Son of Alonzo E. Alden,_by occupation a Machinist,_Unmarried,_at the age of 24 enlsited for nine months in the 46th Regiment of Infantry, Mass. Vols._Company D.
Mustered into service September 25, 1862, and was appointed 2nd Corporal of the company.
He performed his part in all service while the regiment was stationed in North Carolina,_Goldsboro Expedition, Trent Road reconnoissances, at Plymouth, and Gum Swamp affair.
In the last named movement he contracted disease, which unfitted him for further service.
He was accordingly discharged from service, at Newbern, N.C. June 23, 1863, and returned to Chicopee, arriving on the 30th._
Died in Plattsburg New York May 1907
Burried in Chicopee May 26. 1907
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