Matthew R. ADAMS - enlisted as a Sargeant in Company B, 13th Illinois Volunteers
Served three years, the entire time of his enlistment; during the whole time, he was never on the sick list, and was on duty every day; he participated with his regiment in all its battles and marches; and was especially noted for his bravery and soldier like conduct; be was honorably mustered out and paid in Springfield,, Illinois, in June, 1864.(Whiteside County History 1877).

Charles ALLEN - Civil War Diary of Charles Allen

Hugh W. ANDREWS - enlisted in Company D, 27th Illinois Volunteers
Was taken prisoner at the battle of Pleasant Hill, in Louisiana, under Gen. Banks, and died in a Rebel prison, August 16, 1865.

Bowman W. BACON - Served in the army as Cantain of Company G, 74th Illinois Regiment. He was wounded at Kenesaw Mountain, from the effects of which he died, July 21, 1864.

James BLEAN - Co B 75th Il Vol 2nd Lt
James died 9 October 1862 the day after the Battle of Perryville

Edward P. BOYER - Died in Chattanooga TN 15 April 1865

Harlan BREWER - At 16 years old, Harlan enlisted in Co. B, 12th Ill. Vol. Inf., Sept. 13, 1861, under Col. John McArthur, and participated in many important engagements, among which were the battles of Fort Doualdson, Shiloh, Corinth, in front of Atlanta, etc., and in Sherman's march to the sea. He veteranized Dec. 31, 1863, and took part in the Grand Review at Washington. He was mustered out at Louisville, Ky., July 10, 1865.

Albert BRINK - Brother of David, Harvey & Samuel - served in Company 0, 39th Illinois Vol. Returned from the war and remained in Sterling.

David BRINK - Brother of Albert, Samuel and Harvey. Member of Company B, l3th IL Volunteer that returned from the war and settled in Page Co IA

Harvey BRINK - died of typhoid fever at Nashville, Tennessee, while a member of Company D, 75th IL.Volunteers. Brother of Samuel, Albert & David Brink

Samuel BRINK - Brother of Albert, Harvey & David Brink - Died at Burmuda Hundred, being then a Sergeant in Company ­G, 39th Illinois Volunteers

Ansel Erastus BROWN - From Bent-Wilson 1877 Page 451 "The town furnished its full complement of soldiers to the Union army during the late war of the Rebellion. Its quota in the several calls for troops were promptly called the quota under the last call being seventeen. Of those who went out, ANSEL BROWN was killed, Wm. Glasby died of fever in camp, and JULIAS BROWN was wounded in the arm."

Ansel Erastus Brown was born 02 Jun 1835, New York, the son of Allen Brown and Phebe Palmer Brown. Ansel was mustered in as a PVT Sept 28, 1861 and died of wounds received 31 MAY 1862 near Tuscumbia Bridge, Tishomingo County, Mississippi. Ansel was married to Amanda (Unknown), but she didn't file for a pension. Ansel is buried - SECTION B SITE 3496; CORINTH NATIONAL CEMETERY; 1551 HORTON STREET CORINTH , MS 38834. He was in Company B, 64 Il Infantry 1st Battalion of Yate's Sharpshooters, Roster: CASUALTY SHEET: Name: A. Brown Regiment: 1st Batt. Arm: Sharp Shooters State: Yates CAUSE OF CASULTY - Wounds rec in skirmish 31 May 1862. BY WHOM CERTIFIED: Dr. S. T. Thomson. DATE OF DISCHARGE, DEATH: June 1st 1862. PLACE OF DISCHARGE, DEATH: Big Springs Camp. FROM WHAT SOURCE THIS INFORMATION WAS OBTAINED: Reg of Dec. Sold Vol 1st 1862. REMARKS: Inv sent & aud Nov 17 1862. Effects sent Lig Rep
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Julius W. BROWN was born 05 Nov 1839, New York, also the son of Allen Brown and Phebe Palmer Brown. In 1860 he lived in Fairfield, Bureau County and worked as a farm laborer. Julius was mustered in as a PVT, Sept 28, 1861 and was mustered out as a 2nd Lt. Co. I 64th Ill. Vol. Sept 14/64. Aug. 18, 1862 Julius was absent on detached service to accompany the remains of Major J. W. Matteson to Ill. By order of Gen. Rosencrans. In 1870 he lived in Sterling Ward 2, Whiteside, IL. In 1880, Julius was married and lived with his wife, Mary (McDonald) and daughter Louisa in Rock Falls, IL. (Julius and Mary were married 03 Jan 1878, in Sterling.) By the 1900 Census, Julius was in Danville, Vermillion, IL, at the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. He died at the home 05 Aug 1906. Julius was buried 8 Aug 1906 in SECTION 3 SITE 685:DANVILLE NATIONAL CEMETERY, IL; 1900 EAST MAIN STREET VA MEDICAL CENTER DANVILLE , IL 61832. Source: Office of the Secretary of State. Illinois State Archives, Records of Danville National Home; Page 123 Julius mentions in the Danville records that his nearest living relative was E.E. Brown. Elery Cory.
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Elisha BULL - 33rd IL Volunteer Regiment Band

Jay CANFIELD - 75th Inf
Jay was from Ustick Township - he died at Alexandria VA

Jay CLARK -
In August, 1861, Mr. Clark, in connection with Capt. D. R. Clendenin, and others, raised a Company in Whiteside county, for the 8th Illinois Cavalry. It was mustered in as Company C. of the Regiment, and Mr. Clark elected First Lieutenant, and soon after when the Regiment was in camp at St. Charles, Illinois, elected Captain to fill the vacancy occasioned by the promotion of Capt. Clendenin to the Majorship of the Regiment. This position Capt. Clark retained to the day of his death, with great satisfaction to the men of hIS Company and Regiment. During his military career Capt. Clark was engaged in forty battles and skirmishes. He was an efficient and active officer, and during the brilliant campaign of the 8th Illinois Cavalry, was always at his post, and only once absent from his Regiment on furlough. A few days prior to his death the Governor of the State had issued his commission as Major, but death claimed him before the document could be placed in his hands. His death occurred at Seminary Hospital, Georgetown, D. C., July 5, 1863, and was occasioned by a wound received at Beverly Ford, Virginia, on the 9th of June previous. His remains were brought to Morrison on the 10th of July, 1863, and were buried on the 12th beside those of his father, in the Lyndon Cemetery, the funeral service being attended by a large concourse of friends, and citizens generally of the county, and by a squad of mounted soldiers belonging to his Company and Regiment. Capt Clark was forty years of age.

Noble F. EDDY -
In Sept. 1861 when the firing on Sumter had aroused the people of the North to a realization of the fact that the perpetuity of our Union depended upon brave hearts and strong arms, he enlisted in Co. B. IL Vol. Inf. as private and served four years until Sept. 1865. The following is a list of the engagements in which he participated; West Glaze MO Oct. 14, 1861; Linn Creek MO Oct. 16, 1861; Chickasaw Bayou, Miss. Dec.27,28 and 29, 1861; Arkansas Post, AR Jan. 10 & 11, 1863; Deer Creek, miss Apr. 1, 1863; Black Bayou, Miss. April 10, 1863; Jackson Miss May 14, 1863; Siege of Vicksburg Miss, May 18, to July 4, 1863; siege of Jackson Miss, July 10-16, 1863; Brandon Miss July 19, 1863; Tombs AL Oct. 23, 1863; Tuscumbia AL Oct 27, 1863; Lookout Mtn. TN Nov. 24-25, 1863; Mission Ridge TN Nov. 25, 1863; Ringgold Gap Nov. 27, 1863; Madison TN March 11, 1864; Resaca GA Nov.10, 1864; Macon GA, Nov. 27, 1864; siege of Savannah, Dec. 10 - 20, 1864; Cypress Swamp Feb.6, 1865; Columbia SC Feb.17, 1865; Bentonville NC Feb.20-21, 1865; Raleigh NC April 3, 1865; surrender of Joseph E. Johnston's army April 11, 1865; and received his final discharge Aug. 12, 1865. <

Delos GOFF
From Ustick Township - he died of Sun Stroke in Battle

Robert HALE- Capt of Co I 75th Inf
Killed on Picket Line Jul 4 1864 Robert was from Ustick Twp

Herman HAZARD- Co C 8th IL Cav. 1829 - 1912 G A R Marker in Lyndon Cemetery

Andrew Henry HERSHEY - First Lieutenant and Adjutant Fifteenth Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Born in Marietta, Pennsylvania, January 30, 1840. Died at Sterling, Illinois, April 10, 1907. LIEUT. HERSHEY entered the service as a private in Co. "K" 1 5th 111. Vol. Infantry and was successively promoted to Corporal, Sergeant, Sergeant-Major and 1st Lieut., and Regimental Adjutant. First service with Gen. Fremont in Missouri, thence to Ft. Donaldson after the surrender. Regiment was then placed in the 2nd Brigade, 4th Division, Army of the Tennessee where it remained until the close of the war. From Donaldson to Pittsburg Landing and the battle of Shiloh. Wounded the first day of the battle and sent to hospital and then home. Rejoined the regiment near Corinth in June, 1862, and took part in siege of Vicksburg and Jack son. Was on the Meridian Raid with Sherman, then Atlanta, through the Carolinas, Goldsboro, Raleigh, Petersburg, Richmond and Washington for the Grand Review, May 24th. Thence to Louisville, Ft. Leavenworth, Ft. Kearney, Neb., and Springfield, Illinois, for muster out Sept. 16, 1865.
From: Memorials of Deceased Companions of the Commandery of the State of Illinois, Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, 1923, contributed by Candi Horton

Robert IMLAY - Killed Jul 7 1864 in Service he was from Ustic Twp.

Tobias KAUFFMANN - enlisted in the last war 22 September 1864 in the cause of the Union and was a member of the 34th Reg. IL Vol. Inf. under Gen. Sherman. He was wounded at the battle of Bentonville, was engaged in many skirmishes, and served faithfully to the end when he was honorably discharged 10 June 1865.

William Elliott KENNEDY

Ezekial J. KILGOUR - Enlisted in Company I, 75th Illinois Volunteers, and was elected First Lieutenant; he participated with the Regiment in the battle of Perryville, and died of pneumonia in the military hospital, at Nashville, Tennessee, December 1862; his remains were brought to Sterling; he was unmarried, and was a brare, intelligent, and conscientious man and officer.

William Mather KILGOUR - At the breaking out of the war of he enlisted in Company B, 13th Illinois Volunteers, and was Second Lieutenant of his company. He remained in active field duty with his Regiment for one year, participating in the battles of Wet Glaze, Lynn Creek and Springfield, Missouri, and was then compelled to resign on account of sickness brought on while in the line of duty. As soon as he recovered his health, however, he re-enlisted on the call of the President in 1862 for six hundred thousand more volunteers. At this time be assisted in raising the 75th Illinois Volunteers, and at the organization of. Company I, was elected Captain. When the Regiment was organized he was elected Major; and as such went with the regiment to the field. At the battle of Perryville, Kentucky, October 8, 1862, he received a gun shot wound, the ball passing through the stomach and liver, the wound was so serious that he was carried from the battle ground to a farm house near by, where he remained under the charge of an army surgeon until January, 1863, when he was taken to Louisville, Kentucky, and eventualy returned home on sick leave. So strong was his desire to serve his country in its sorest time of need, that as soon as he was able to travel, he joined his regiment, it being then at Stephenson, Alabama. He was at the battle of Chickamauga on the 19th and 20th of September, 1863, and was taken prisoner, but cut his way, with Company D, commanded by Capt. Moore, through the enemy lines, and joined his Regiment. This was done while the fighting was going on. He also participated in the battles of the defense of Chattanooga, and at one time was completely surrounded by the enemy, all communication being out off. The next battle in which he engaged was at Lookout Mountain, the 24th of November, 1863, where be was in the advance under Gen. Hooker.

After the battle “among the clouds,” be participated the next day in that at Missionary Ridge, and on the following day fought in the battle of Ringgold Gap, Taylor’s Ridge, Georgia. He was afterwards sent with the detail to re­cover the Chickamauga battle ground, and bury the dead, arriving there the 5th of December, 1863. The bodies of those who had fallen in the battlere mained unburied, and had been partially destroyed by dogs, bogs, buzzards, and vultures, two days wore consumed in this service, when the detail returned to Whiteside station, Georgia. In, February, 1864 he took part in the battle of Buzzard’s Roost, near Dalton, Georgia, commanding at that time the 80th Illinois Infan­try, by order of Gen. Wm. Gross, who was in command of the Brigade. In May, 1864, he fought in the battles of Tunnel Hill, Rocky Face Ridge, and Dalton. Following these he was at the two days battle at Resaca, then, at Kingston, Cassville, Cartersville, and Pumpkin Vine creek, Pine Mountain, and Kenesaw Mountain, all in June, 1864. On the first of July, 1864, be commanded the skirmish line at Atlanta,. Georgia, and again on the 24th of August, when Gen. Sherman was marching to the right and rear of that place. About the same time he had command of a detachment of pioneers, and was ordered in the night to make an advance movement, and destroy the track of the Macon Railroad, near Altoona, his command reaching the ground first. On the 30th of August, 1864, he was. at the battle of Jonesboro, Tennessee, and also at the battle at Lovejoy’s Station, September 2, 1864. His next engagement was at Lost Mountain, Georgia, frçm which he pursued the rebel General Hood to Gaylesville, Alabama, and from the latter place was sent in command of a detail of the 75th Illinois, and 23d Ohio to guard seven hundred government teams with army supplies, through the enemy’s country.

He then participated in the battles of Athens, and Dalton, Georgia, Pulaski, and Spring Hill, Tennessee, and also in the great battle at Franklin, Tennessee, November 30, 1864, in which the rebels lost seven thousand killed and wounded. Following these battles he had command of the skirmish line at the battle at Nashville, Tennessee, on the first day, and on the second day charged the first and second lines of the enemy’s works, with the 75th Illinois, and captured them.

He was brevetted from Lieutenant Colonel of the 75th Illinois Volunteers, to, Colonel, for gallant and meritorious services at Missionary Ridge, and to Brigadier General for similar services at Atlanta. On the 29th of July, 1866, he was appointed Captain in the Regular Army, and was breveted Major, Lieutenant Colonel, and Colonel in the Regular Army, for mer­itorious services while in the Volunteers. Col. Kilgour was one of the bravest and truest men, and one of the most capable officers in the Union Army, during the four years fight for the life of the Union.
(From Bent-Wilson History of Whiteside Co)

It was as a soldier, that the General made his mark. In 1861 he was among the first to volunteer, enlisting as a private in the i3th Regt. Ill. Vol. Inf. Upon its organization he was elected Second Lieutenant, and served with the regiment one year in Missouri, taking part in the skirmish at Wet Glaze, Lynn Creek, Springfield and Salem. During the time he also served as Judge Advocate. The next year, 1862, he was taken sick with fever and resigned. He had scarcely recovered from his illness when more troops were called for and he volunteered again, receiving a commission as Captain in the 75th Regt. Ill. Vol. Inf. When the regiment was fully organized he was promoted to the rank of Major. Shortly afterward, in an engagement at Perryville, Ky., he was wounded by a ball passing through his body. It was thought at the time that the wound would prove fatal; but he recovered, and in August, 1863, regained his command just in time to participate in the bloody battle of Chickamauga. He continued to serve with the regiment until it was mustered out, in July, 1865, having been in every battle in which it participated from the rime he rejoined it excepting that at Culp's Farm, making in all 27 regular engagements. He was in nearly every battle fought in the Department of the Cumberiand. During a great part of the Atlanta campaign he was in command of the 80th 111. Vol.Inf., and at Pumpkin Vine Creek, in Georgia, was under fire for nine con- secutive days. The 75th Regt. Ill. Vol. Inf,, under Gen. Kilgour, was the first under Gen. Joseph Hooker's command to charge the rebel works at Lookout Mountain, driving the rebels first up the mountain and then off of it. He was wounded three times, and was three times promoted for meritorious services in the field. His commission as Second Lieutenant of the r3th Ill. Inf., he received from Gov. Yates. April 20, 1861. For gallant and meritorious services at Mission Ridge, Tenn., he was commissioned Major by brevet, Oct. 31, 1867, by U S. Grant, then President of the United States. Also, the same date, he received, for similar valor at Atlanta, Ga., a commission as Lieutenant Colonel by brevet; and again, for bravery at Nashville, Tenn., he was brevetted Colonel. At the close of the war he was commissioned Colonel in the regular army, and subsequently brevetted Brigadier General.
From Portraits and Biographical Whiteside County IL

Austin MARTIN Co C 8th Cav. Died of disease at Frederick City MD - From Ustick Twp

James MARTIN Died at Pittsburg Landing 42nd INF - From Ustick Twp

Jeremiah McCarty -

At the age of 19, McCarty enlisted in the service of his country and was later to be honored as a hero. He enlisted Sept. 18, 1861 and was assigned to Company E, 34th Illinois regiment as an orderly at brigadier headquarters much of the time in service. McCarty fought at such noted battles as Shiloh, Stone River, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge and others and he was wounded during the battles of Shiloh and Chicamaugua. He also served in the seige of Corinth and Atlanta.

Apparently McCarty thought it was his duty to stay as long as the general did and only when the general left the field did McCarty folow. His battlefield bravery brought a commendation and sword presentation at a ceremony held later.
Sterling Daily Gazette July 1, 1976

Hiram MEAD Died after return Home of Disease - From Ustick Twp

Asa W. MITCHELL Co. F Reg 93rd Infantry Regiment

Frank MORGARIDGE Co A 140th Ill Inf died 6 Dec 1877 buried Como Cemetery, Hopkins Twp.

Joseph MYERS enlisted as a private in Company E, 34th Illinois Volunter Infantry. Enlisted 17 September 1861 - Discharged September 19, 1864

William R. MYERS Pvt. in Co. A & E, 2nd IL Calvary
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Joseph M. PATTERSON - In 1861 joined Company B, 15th Illinois Volunteers, as an enlisted man and was soon afterwards made Orderly Sergeant. In February, 1862, he was promoted to Second Lieutenant of the same Company, and in 1863 First Lieutenant. In 1864, he was honorably mustered out, having served in the army three years

Samuel A. REXROAD - Co. A Reg 34th Inf, ILL Vol.

Daniel SCRYVER - Co I 75th Il Inf.

Elknah SCOTT - 75th Illinois Volunteers, and was severely injured at the battle of Perryville, Kentucky. He died 17 Nov 1863.

Marshall S. STEVENS - Company A, 140th Illinois Volunteers

Cloys SUMMERS - enlisted in the late war, in September 1861, in Co. A, 34th IL Vol. Inf., and was promoted Corporal and Sergeant. He served three years, and re-enlisted in September 1864. He was appointed Commissary Sergeant immediately and served til the close of the war. He was in the 14th Army Corps, and with his company and regiment in every battle in which they participated, among them the battles of Shiloh, Stone River, Chickamauga, siege of Atlanta and Jonesborough, siege of Savannah and other minor engagements.
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Oscar SUMMERS - Enlisted Oct. 8, 1861, as a private of Co. F, 52nd Reg. IL Vol. Inf., was promoted Corporal, Sergeant and finally commissioned Captain. He re-enlisted as a veteran Jan. 1, 1864, and served till the close of the war, being in the 15th and 16th Army Corps and participating in all battles and engagements in which his regiment was represented. He took part in the battles of Shiloh, siege of Corinth, batle of Corinth, Atlanta Campaign, Sherman's march to the sea, battle of Bentonville and other minor engagements.

Biography
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John R. THOMPSON (Son of Robert & Lydia (Graham) Thompson born 15 Sep 1838) - enlisted in Portland Township, this county in Dec. 1861 in Co. B IL Vol. Inf. and was soon afterward transferred to Co K 34th IL Vol. Inf. in which he served as private for one year. He was then wounded at the battle of Shiloh, April 6, 1862, in the left hand, and came home on a furlough of three months. He returned to his company and was discharged in Dec. 1862 on account of disability. He then returned to the farm, and the following April enlisted in Co. K. 134th IL Vol. Inf. and served for about six months, when he again returned home, having received his final discharge.

Robert J. THOMPSON (Son of Robert & Lydia (Graham) Thompson born aboard the ship Sheboygan August 19, 1836 on Lake Michigan.) In 1861 when the dark and lowering clouds of war overspread this country, Mr. Thompson, in company with his brother John R., enlisted, Dec. 16, in Co. K, 31st IL Vol Inf. as a private. our subject served through the entire war, and was mustered out as Second Lt. He participated in 22 engagements, including skirmishes. He was in the Army of the Cumberland under Gen. Buell and took part in the battle of Shiloh, and also participated in engagements at Murfreesboro, stone River, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Missionary Ridge, Savannah, and went with Sherman on his famour march to the sea, and was at the engagement at Raleigh. He became a veteran at Moccason Point, TN, in 1864. On account of meritorious services he was promoted to the rank of LT, and during the last three years was in commany of the company. He was honorable discharged at Annapolis, March 15, 1865.

George Y. UPTON - George enlisted in Company B, 34th IL Vol. under Capt. John Parrot and Col. Kirk. He was in the Atlanta campaign with Sherman's march to the sea, and participated in the battles of Rocky Face Ridge. Chattahoochee river, Kenesaw Mt. After the fall of Atlanta they marched to Savannah, Ga, Dec 25, 1864 for a month, then to Goldsboro, NC and just before arriving at that place learned of the surrender of General Lee. They marched on to Washinton, D. C. and participated in the Grand Review. He was mustered out 12 Jul 1865 at Camp Douglas, Chicago, Il.

James M. WALLACE - Enlisted in Hawthorne’s Battery, in 1862, and was afterwards transferred to Henshaw’s Battery; was in the service about three years, and during the entire time was Sergeant Major. Henshaws Battery was incorporated in the 23d Army Corps, and their first duty was to assist in driving Morgan the rebel raider, out of Ohio. The Corps followed him for seven hundred and fifty miles , and finally drove him back into the rebel States, capturing before doing so a large part of his force. Mr. Wallace was in all the principal campaigns in East Tennessee and Kentucky, and was honorably mustered out of the service July 19, 1865

Sgt. Charles WALSH of Co. A, 17th. 2nd. Calvary. Mr. Walsh ended up marrying Betsey Myers, William R. Myers’ Ex. (Information from Don Boggan)

Byron WELDON - Died after return Home of Disease - From Ustick Twp

Ephrain WELDON - Killed in Battle 75th Inf - From Ustick Twp

Charles Adams WETHERBEE, in answer to the call for troops to crush out the rebellion in the south, offered his services to the government and in September, 1861, enlisted as a member of the Thirty-fourth Regiment of Illinois Infantry. At the front he participated in the battles of Atlanta, Shiloh, Liberty Gap, Stone River and others. He was taken prisoner at the battle of Stone River but was recaptured by the Union forces before leaving the field. He has a very vivid recollection of the sensation experienced in looking into the end of a loaded revolver held in the hand of an enemy and can testify to the persuasive influence felt under such conditions. After a military service of three years, during which time he experienced all the vicissitudes and hardships of war, he was honorably discharged at Atlanta,Georgia, and returned to his home in Whiteside county.

John WILLIAMS - Killed in battle Co C 8th Cav. From Ustick Twp

Robert L. WILSON - In the spring of 1861 he was in Washington City when Fort Sumter was fired upon, and enlisted as a private in a batallion of volunteers commanded by Cassius M. Clay, and known as the “Clay Guards.” This organization numbered about 400 men, principally, non-residents, and were armed with breech-loading carbines from the Arsenal by the War Department. This body of men acted as night police, and were instrumental in preventing the city from falling into the hands of the rebels. Upon the arrival of the Seventh New York, 1,500 men strong, with a six gun battery, the “Clay Guards” were disbanded, and the discharges signed by pres­ident Lincoln and Secretary Cameron. Col. Wilson then returned to Sterling and assisted in raising Company A, 34th Illinois Regiment, and was elected Captain, but declined in favor of Lieutenant Edward N. Kirk, afterwards Brigadier General. In July, 1861, he called on President Lincoln and tendered his services in any capacity where he could be useful. Mr. Lincoln informed him that he had made a list of his old friends whom he desired to appoint to office, and said, “now, Colonel, what do you want?” He answered, Quartermaster will do. Mr. Lincoln replied, “I will appoint you a Paymaster.” The appointment was made August 8th, and confirmed by the Senate the next day. He was placed on duty at Washington, made payments on the Potomac, and at his quest was transferred to the West, with headquarters at St. Louis. He continued in the service four years and four months, when he was honorably mustered out with the certificates of non-indebtedness signed by the Second Auditor and Second Comptroller of the Treasury. During his term of service Wilson disbursed $7,000,000, and paid over 100,000 men.

James H. WOODBURN - Enlisted in Company I, 75th Illinois Volunteers, and served three years during the war; was always in the front, and participated in all the battles of his regiment, except the battle of Perryville, when be was on de­tached service, was never sick in the hospital, never bad a leave of absence, and was not off duty a single day.

John YEAGER Jr. - United States ARMY DIPLOMA
This Certifies that Pvt. John Yeager Jr. Has served as a Volunteer in Comp. “H” 75th Reg’t Ill. Vol. Infantry from Sept 2nd, 1862. to March 10th 1864. Particicipated battle of Chapline hills, Oct 8th 1862. Skirmish near Lancaster Ky. Oct 14th/62 Nolensville Dec. 26th/62. Stone River Dec. 30th & 31st/62 Skirmish at Liberty Gap June 26th 1863. battle Chickamanga Sept. 20th/63. Lookout Mountain Nov. 24th/63. Missonary Ridge Nov 25th/63. Ringgold Nov 27th/63 Skirmish near Dalton Feb. 24th & 25th/64.
John S Newton 2nd Lt. / John E. Bennett / Col. F. Bingham 1st Lt.
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