Historical Rosters Database
Details for Roster ID 2402
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| Name: | R. Henry Helm |
| Affiliation: | Class of 1865 |
| Biography & Genealogy: | Helm R. Henry, Class of 1865: Born circa 1846. Matriculated from Warrenton, Va. At VMI 6 months over 2 years. Enlisted at Orange County Courthouse August 10, 1863 for 3 years as war private, Capt A.W. Utterback's Company Va Light Artillery (Company A,12th Battalion Va Light Artillery; Capt J.V. Brooke's Company) (bounty). Transferred March 16, 1864 to Company H, 4th Va Cavalry by order of Secretary of War. Mortally wounded in action June 11, 1864 at Trevilian's Station. Died- June 26, 1864 in Gordonsville hospital. (Some records show date of death June 11). |
| Photograph: | No digital image available |