George Haven Putnam, 176th., New York Infantry.

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George Haven Putnam. Bervet Major, 176th., New York, Infantry.  Prisoner at Libby and Danville in the winter of 1864-1865.


PUTNAM, G. HAVEN—Age, 21 years. Enrolled at New Orleans, La., to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. E, December 18,1862; promoted quartermaster sergeant, January10, 1863; captured in action, June 23, 1863, at Brashear City, La.; paroled and returned to duty, August 17, 1863; mustered in as first lieutenant, Co. B, December 21, 1863; as first lieutenant and adjutant, March 1, 1864; captured in action,October 19, 1864; paroled, February, 1865; discharged, May 29, 1865. Commissioned first lieutenant, October 16, 1863, with rank from October 10, 1863, vice Irving, Co. B; first lieutenant and adjutant, February 23, 1864, with rank from December 21, 1863, vice-T..H. Edsall mustered out; captain, not mustered, May 2, 1865, with rank from December 10, 1864, vice F. Cuzner discharged.