Henry F. Adams enlisted September 20, 1862 as Hospital
Steward at the age of 31 and was promoted to Assistant Surgeon under a
commission dated April 14, 1863, rank April 2, 1863, and resigned at
Wauhatchie, Tennessee, November 20, 1863.
Surgeon Adams again joined the regiment at Stevenson
Alabama and was mustered into service as Assistant Surgeon January 20,
1864. He was present at final muster and brevetted Major.
Dr. Adams was an excellent officer, and next to Dr.
Kendall rendered the greatest medical service to the regiment. He
retired from service generally respected.
