Born in Chicopee, Mass._Son of William E. Wintworth,_by occupation a Clerk,_Unmarried,_at the age of 18 enlisted as a recruit in the 1st Regiment of Cavalry, Mass. Vols.
Mustered into service August 6, 1862._In camp at Cambride, Mass. until September 3rd, 1862. Thence to Washington; remained there in camp till November 5th following, then proceeded to join the regiment at Hagerstown Md. And was assigned to Company F._
During the winter of 1864-4. Wintworth was assigned to special duty as orderly on the staff of Gen. Gregg.
He participated in all movements, engagements, and duties from the time of joining the regiment until December 26, 1863._At that date he reenlisted for three years as a veteran volunteer in the same regiment. He received the prescribed furlough of 35days, dated February 19, 1864, and visited his friends in Chicopee.]]>