William L. Harding

Age 24 years. Enrolled August 9, 1862 at New York City; mustered in as Assistant Surgeon August 20, 1862, to serve two years.

In his after-action report, Colonel Kimball said "The thanks of the entire regiment are due to Surgeon Humphreys and Assistant-Surgeon Harding, who were indefatigable in their attentions to the wounded."

He mustered out with the regiment May 20, 1863. He was appointed to the 9th Veteran Infantry and transferred to the 17th Veteran Infantry when the 9th failed to organize, but mustered out on 14 October 1863 by consolidation. He was Surgeon of the 102nd NY Militia for 100 days service in 1864.

Service data from State of New York1. His photograph from a CDV at the NY State Military Museum. Death information from his gravesite on Findagrave.

1838

10/11/1901; burial in New Vernon Cemetery, Mamakating Park, NY