William Bridges
William Bridges served as a Private in Company G in the 22 Regiment of the United States Colored Troops from December 30th, 1863 to May 24th, 1865.[1] Bridges was born around 1837, however no census records exists to verify his exact birthday, place of birth or family history. He was enlisted and mustered into the United States Colored Troops on December 30th of 1863 by Captain Henderson in Carlisle.[2] Bridges experienced a great deal of hardship throughout the course of his military service. The Military Service records for Bridges indicate that he was absent from his company from June to July in 1864 due to sickness, and left his company again on July 11th 1864 until August 1864 for another illness.[3] Bridges was absent due to being wounded in September of 1864, and then was sick again from October 1864 to June 1865. Bridges was mustered out of the White Hall General Hospital near Bristol, PA onb May 24th, 1865.[4] No census records exist detailing Bridges' life post war, however he was buried in Lincoln Colored Cemetary in Upper Allen Towenship in Cumberland County, PA.
[1] Pennsylvania (State). Civil War Muster Rolls and Related Records, 1861–1866. Records of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, Record Group 19, Series 19.11 (153 cartons). Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
[2]Pennsylvania (State). Civil War Muster Rolls and Related Records, 1861–1866. Records of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, Record Group 19, Series 19.11 (153 cartons). Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
[3] The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Compiled Military Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served with the United States Colored Troops: Infantry Organizations, 20th through 25th; Microfilm Serial: M1823; Microfilm Roll: 50
[4] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1