CORPORAL HENRY BURNS

1827 (Unknown location) – July 1, 1863 (Gettysburg, PA); 36 years old
Enlisted July 21, 1862
Mustered in August 28, 1862
Unit: 17th Regiment, Connecticut Volunteers, Company B
One reference to him being a native of Montreal, Canada
Color Bearer.


Monument to the Connecticut 17th at Gettysburg National Park; Corporal Burns’ name is on the plaque on the left


Burial information not found.


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USAF retiree. Veteran advocate. Committed to telling the stories of those who died while in the service of the country during wartime.

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