Co E. 46th Indiana Volunteer Infantry
h/o Charlotte Virginia Downs Snyder
no children
In 1861 Henry enlisted in the 3 months service, his term expiring on 4 July 1861, but as on that date he was fighting the battle of Rich Mountain, VA he was not discharged until several days later. On 13 Oct 1861, he reenlisted in Company E of the 46th Indiana Volunteer Infantry and was commissioned 2nd lieutenant. On June 12, 1862, he was promoted to captain of his company. Caption Snyder married Charlotte and the day after his marriage left to join his company in Logansport and was with his command for 3 years. He participated in the battles of Champion Hill, sieges of Vicksburg and Jackson. At Sabine Crossroads Battle, he was shot in the right leg by a sharpshooter and carries the ball yet in his leg. This put him out of duty.
Co E. 46th Indiana Volunteer Infantry
h/o Charlotte Virginia Downs Snyder
no children
In 1861 Henry enlisted in the 3 months service, his term expiring on 4 July 1861, but as on that date he was fighting the battle of Rich Mountain, VA he was not discharged until several days later. On 13 Oct 1861, he reenlisted in Company E of the 46th Indiana Volunteer Infantry and was commissioned 2nd lieutenant. On June 12, 1862, he was promoted to captain of his company. Caption Snyder married Charlotte and the day after his marriage left to join his company in Logansport and was with his command for 3 years. He participated in the battles of Champion Hill, sieges of Vicksburg and Jackson. At Sabine Crossroads Battle, he was shot in the right leg by a sharpshooter and carries the ball yet in his leg. This put him out of duty.
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