Henry Welch was born in New York. He was a resident of Essex, NY when he was mustered in as a private in the 1st Illinois Light Artillery Co. G. on Feb. 28, 1862 at Cairo, Illinois. At the time of his enlistment he was recorded as being 19 years old, 5'7", with dark hair, blue eyes and a healthy complexion. His occupation at the time was a miller. He received a disability discharge on Jan. 9, 1863.
Henry Welch was born in New York. He was a resident of Essex, NY when he was mustered in as a private in the 1st Illinois Light Artillery Co. G. on Feb. 28, 1862 at Cairo, Illinois. At the time of his enlistment he was recorded as being 19 years old, 5'7", with dark hair, blue eyes and a healthy complexion. His occupation at the time was a miller. He received a disability discharge on Jan. 9, 1863.
Inscription
Co. G. 1st Ill. Arty.
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