Born in New York City._Son of Frederic Hilman,_by occupation a Telegrapher,_UnMarried,_at the age of 22 enlisted for nine months in the 46th Regiment of Infantry, Mass. Vols. Company D._Mustered into service September 25th, 1862.
He served in all the duties and movements of the regiment, excepting the Trent Road reconnoissances. He performed detailed duty as company cook, during about three months.
Returned to Chicopee with the company on the 21st of July, and was mustered out of service July 29th, 1863, at Springfield, Mass.]]>