Hazen S. Pingree's military discharge papers

Description:

Hazen S. Pingree's military discharge papers from his service in the 1st Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Heavy Artillery unit during the Civil War. The top left corner is stamped, "Paid in full by Maj. A. Brodhead, Paymaster U.S.A." The form reads: To all whom it may Concern: Know ye, That Hazen S. Pingree a Private of Captain Joseph H. Clark Company, M, First Regiment of Mass. Heavy Arty Volunteers, who was enrolled on the 4th day of March one thousand eight hundred and sixty four to serve three years or during the war, is hereby Discharged from the service of the United States this 16th day of August 1865, at Washington District of Columbia by reason of S.C. No. 1940 [?] Dept. of Washington. (No objection to his being re-enlisted is know to exist.*) Said Hazen S. Pingree was born in Denmark in the state of Maine, is Twenty three years of age, Five feet Ten inches high, Light complexion, Blue eyes, Light hair, and by occupation, when enrolled, a Soldier. Given at Fort [...], this 16th day of August 1865. A blank oath of identity form is on the verso.

Date Issued:

1865-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Subject Topic:

U.S. Army, Civil War, and 1st Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Regiment

Subject Name:

Pingree, Hazen Senter

Format:

Discharge, Military

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/110B1A5B-2EB0-4D95-82DB-239531785666