Sanford A. Hendrick, Civil War Soldier
Title
Sanford A. Hendrick, Civil War Soldier
Subject
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Description
Sanford A. Hendrick
Born in Somers, Conn._Son of {Homer} Hendrick,_By occupation a Machinest,_Married,_At the age of 41 enlisted for 1 year in the 31st Reg. Massachusetts Vol. Infantry, Company “E”. Mustered into the service 1st Sept, 1864. Rank Private.
He joined the camp of regiment at {Gallouses} Island, Boston Harbor, immediately after enlistment. There he remained engaged in the ordering duties of a Soldiers life in camp till 19 Oct, 1864, when he started for New Orleans at which city he arrived 31st Oct. There he joined his Reg.
On 12th Dec., he was detailed for duty as nurse in the Regimental Hospital and in that capacity {select} till April 1, taking part in the {seasonal} movements of his Reg. April 2, he was designated {as Orderly} Regimental Hospital {???}, on account of the {absence} from duty of the board {???} {???}. In this capacity he continued till his discharge though he retained his rank as private.
On 31st day of Aug. he was discharged by reason of expiration of term of service, but remained at March till the discharge of his Reg. Some days afterwards with which he returned to Boston.
Died in Chicopee Dec 4 1867
Born in Somers, Conn._Son of {Homer} Hendrick,_By occupation a Machinest,_Married,_At the age of 41 enlisted for 1 year in the 31st Reg. Massachusetts Vol. Infantry, Company “E”. Mustered into the service 1st Sept, 1864. Rank Private.
He joined the camp of regiment at {Gallouses} Island, Boston Harbor, immediately after enlistment. There he remained engaged in the ordering duties of a Soldiers life in camp till 19 Oct, 1864, when he started for New Orleans at which city he arrived 31st Oct. There he joined his Reg.
On 12th Dec., he was detailed for duty as nurse in the Regimental Hospital and in that capacity {select} till April 1, taking part in the {seasonal} movements of his Reg. April 2, he was designated {as Orderly} Regimental Hospital {???}, on account of the {absence} from duty of the board {???} {???}. In this capacity he continued till his discharge though he retained his rank as private.
On 31st day of Aug. he was discharged by reason of expiration of term of service, but remained at March till the discharge of his Reg. Some days afterwards with which he returned to Boston.
Died in Chicopee Dec 4 1867
Source
Soldier's Record, Town of Chicopee
Date
ca. 1861-1865
Rights
Public Domain
Type
Text
Coverage
Chicopee (Mass.)
Identifier
SR-165.0
Files
Collection
Citation
“Sanford A. Hendrick, Civil War Soldier,” Chicopee Archives Online, accessed November 5, 2024, https://chicopeelibrary.org/archives/items/show/2725.