Born in Belchertown, Mass._Son of Russell Underwood,_by occupation a Carpenter,_Married,_at the age of 34 enlisted for nine months in the 46th Regiment of Infantry, Mass. Vols._Company D._Mustered into service on the 25th of September 1862.
The hard marches and exposure of the Goldsboro Expedition entirely unfitted him to perform further active service. Though not sent to hospital, he remained in his quarters off duty until March 21st, 1863; at that date he was discharged, and he soon after returned to Chicopee.]]>