Albert M. Perkins Post, No. 80 
Epping, NH

Albert M Perkins was an Exeter, NH resident when he enlisted on 3 May 1861, originally for 3 months but later changed to 3 years, and was mustered in as a sergeant on 3 June with Co E, 2nd New Hampshire Infantry. He was promoted to 2nd Lt on 16 Aug 1861, to 1st Lt on 1 Sept 1862, and then to captain of Co K on 18 June 1863. He was wounded at Gettysburg on 2 July 1863, his shattered left arm requiring amputation. Transferred to Co D on 3 Aug 1863, he was mustered out on 21 June 1864. He was reappointed as captain of Co K a few days later, but he did not accept commission. He died in Exeter, NH on 6 Sept 1865, and was buried in the Exeter Cemetery.

Perkins Post 80 grave marker (at right), decorating the grave of James Fields in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Epping, NH.

Perkins Post 80, Epping, NH