Boston bm.  Charles H. CottingResidence Marlborough MA; a 20 year-old Shoemaker.Enlisted on 7/16/1861 as a Corporal.On 7/16/1861 he mustered into "I" Co. MA 13th Infantry He was discharged for promotion on 1/18/1864On 1/28/1864 he was commissioned into "D" Co. MA 59th Infantry He was discharged on 12/29/1864Promotions:* Sergt * 2nd Lieut 12/16/1863 Other Information:born in Bedford, MAMember of GAR Post # 5 (General Frederick West Lander) in Lynn, MAdied 5/27/1923After the War he lived in Lynn, MASources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.: - Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War - Massachusetts GAR: Journal of the Annual Encampment - The Story of the 13th Massachusetts Volunteers - Photo courtesy of Massachusetts Commandery of MOLLUS - GAR Dept of Massachusetts 1866-1947 (Sargent)(c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com