VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Henry Chamberlaine

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Henry Chamberlaine

Roster ID 2674
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First Name:	Henry
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Last Name:	Chamberlaine
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Affiliation:	Class of 1866
Biography & Genealogy:	Henry Chamberlaine, Class of 1866: Born- ca. 1845. Matriculated from Norfolk, Va. At VMI 2 1/2 years. Military Record: Left VMI Jan. 29, 1864, to join army. Enlisted at Camp Taylor on March 15, 1864, for 3 years as private, Capt. T. J. Richard's Co., Ms. Light Artillery (Madison Light Artillery; Capt. G Ward's Ms. Battery). Detailed to ordnance training Arpil-August 1864. Sep.-Oct. 1864, report shows present for duty. Unofficial source says paroled, Richmond, April 18, 1865. Post War Career: Merchant. Lived in Norfolk, Va., and Baltimore, Md. Brother of Chamberlaine, G. '53, and Chanberlaine, R. Jr. '63. Died- Oct. 14, 1878, in New Orleans, La.

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