Henry L. Searle, Civil War Soldier
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
description: Henry L. Searle Born in Chicopee, Mass._Son of Rufus C. Searle,_by occupation a Carpenter,_Unmarried,_at the age of 19 enlisted for nine months in the 46th Regiment of Infantry, Mass. Vols, Company D._Mustered into service September 25th 1862. Detailed November 19, 1862 at Newbern, N.C. to build barracks across the river. Recalled to the company December 11th, and participated in the Goldsboro Expedition._A few days after the return of the regiment from this expedition, was detailed again to build hospital barracks at Newbern._Being engaged there at the time of the Trent Road reconnoissances, he did not go with the regiment._Recalled again to the ranks on the 20th of March, 1863, and from that time performed the regular duties. He served at Plymouth, N.C._on the Gum Swamp expedition,_and through the whole Maryland campaign._Mustered out of service July 29th 1863 at Springfield, Mass.
source: Soldier's Record, Town of Chicopee
date: ca. 1861-1865
rights: Public Domain
type: Text
coverage: Chicopee (Mass.)