Charles B Bland

Charles B. Bland

Charles B. Bland was born in Canterbury, New Hampshire on February 8, 1849. When he enlisted October 21, 1864, he indicated that he was a laborer from Canterbury, New Hampshire. Some records indicate that he was 19-years old; however, he was actually 15 years, 8 months, 13 days old at the time of his enlistment. He enlisted as a Private and was mustered into Company C of the 22nd Regiment Massachusetts Voluneer Infantry on May 13, 1864. On October 21, 1864, he was transferred to Company L of the 32nd Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was mustered out on June 29, 1865. On September 22, 1865, he re-enlisted in Company C of the 24th Regiment United States Infantry and later served in Company B of the 15th Regiment United States Infantry. He was discharged on September 22, 1868 in Jackson, Mississippi. Photograph and information submitted by Charles Bland's Great Grandson, Jodie L. Bland.

Charles B. Bland