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Rodgers, Henry, mustered out July 22, 1865. Shriver, Albert, mustered ont Aug. 20, 1864. Stinson, Alex. B., disch'd Aug. 4, '62, disability, Smith, John H., must'd out Ang. 20, '64, as corpl. Thomas, John E., disch'd for disability.
Wilson, Alfred, W., disch'd Oct. 10, '62, disability. Warfield, John H., must'd out Aug. 20, 1864. Winoer, Azariah S., disch'd Dec. 25,'62,disability. Warrenburg, Jobo F., mustered out Aug. 20, '64. Recruits.
Ballard, Andrew S., must'd out Ang. 20, 1864. Bovin, John T., tr. to 53 Ill., m. out July 22, '65. Davenport, W. W., " 4 ..
Lister, William, tr. to 53 Ill., m. out July 22, 64. Moffitt, Tunis A., in hospital at m. out, supposed to be discharged.
Smith, Thomas E., must'd ont Aug. 20, 1864. Webb, Isaac N., tr. to 53 Ill., m. out July 22. '65. Webb, Hiram,
Wymer, Wm, vet. "
Young, Thomas B., tr. to 53 Ill., disch'd April 26. 1865, term expired.
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Musicians.
Alfred Clemens, disch'd April 9, 1862, disability.
Wagoner.
Wm. H. Andrews, deserted August 25, 1862. Privates.
Crawford, Franklin, must'd ont Ang. 20, 1864. Ellis, W. A. vet., tr. to 53 ]Il., m. o. July 22, 65, | Gregory, John, killed at Jackson, Miss., July 12, '63. as corporal. Griffin, James A., transferred. Gilbreath, Johu, vet., tr. to 53 Ill., m. o. July 22, Menter, George, mustered out Aug. 20, 1864. 1865, as corporal.
McPherson, John W. vet., tr. to 53 Ill., m. o. July 22, 1865. Peterson, Isaac N. vet., tr. to 53 Ill., m. o. July 22, 1865.
Richards, Linous, vet., tr. to 53 Ill., m. o. July 22, 1965. Robinson, Wm. N. killed at Jackson, Miss,, July 12, 1863.
Rigdon, William, disch'd Apr. 5, '62, disability. Sissom, William I., disch'd Dec. 11, '63, wounds. Sissom, Andrew J. must'd out August 20, 1864.
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY K.
Captains.
Alexander Kelly, resigned Dec. 17, 1861. Samuel Winegardner, dismissed Aug. 26, 1864.
First Lieutenants.
Samuel Woodward, resigned Aug. 8, 1863. Thomas Kelly, term expired August, 1864.
Second Lieutenants.
Thomas Davis, resigned Jan. 8, 1862. James W. Warren, term expired Aug. 20, 1864.
First Sergeant.
Thompson F. Cooper, wounded at Donelson, Cor- inth and Vicksburg, m. o. Aug. 20, 1864.
Sergeants.
Milton Z. Davis, m. o. Ang. 20, '64, as private, wounded. F. M. Payne, died at Paducah, Ky., Dec. 15, '61.
Corporals.
James Stewart, disch'd April 28, 1862, wounded. David L. Willis, left sick at Fort Donelson, Mar. 5, '62, went home and never returned.
Marshall W. Boyd, m. o. Aug. 20, '64, wounded. Isaac C. Hedges, died at Vicksburg, July 16, '63. Enoch Fruit, died July 18, 1862, wounds.
Joseph R. Garrett, det'd at m. o. of regiment. Wilham J. Huff, killed at Jackson, Miss , July 12, 1863.
Clark C. Dement, must'd out Aug. 20, 1864.
Privates,
Beebe, Orley, disch'd Sept. 18, 1862, wounds. Bline, John, must'd out Ang. 20, 1864.
Bartlett, Edw. H. disch'd Dec. 24. '62, disability. Dupes, Franklin, absent sick at m. o. of reg't.
Duncan, Harrison, vet., tr. to 53 Ill., m. o. July 12, 1865.
Deverse, Edmond J., vet., tr. to 53 Ill., m. o. July 12, 1865.
Doughman, Benton, serg't, died at Vicksburg, Feb, 28, 1864. Ely, Overton, serg't, killed at Jackson, Miss., July 12, 1803. Frazy, Benjamin F., tr. to 53 Ill., m. o. July 22, '65. Gandy, Garner M., vet., tr. to vet. batt. Gaudy, John E., vet., tr. to 53 111., m. o. July 22, 1865, as corporal.
Gregory, Enoch, vet., tr. to 53 Ill., m.o. July 22, '65. Gregory, Solomon, vet., tr. to vet. batt. Hfilt, Edwin L , died at Paducah, Ky., Jan. 22, '65. Henderson, Noel, m. ont Sept. 13, 1864. Jones, James E. vet., tr. to 53 111 . m. o. July 22, '65. Kelley, Thomas, must'd out Sept. 17, 1864. Noakes, Wm. H. H., disch'd Aug. 11, '62, disab'y. Owens, Richard, must'd out Aug. 20, 1864. Potts, James, killed at Jackson, Miss., Jely 12, '63. Power, William, died at Macon, Ga., Aug. 12, 1862, prisoner of war.
Ray, Curtis, must'd out Aug. 20, 1864.
Rouse, Andrew, must'd out Ang. 20, 1864.
Rouse, Geo. W., disch'd Sept. 5, 1862, disability. Staley, Thomas, died at St. Louis, June 20, 1863. Smith, William H. vet., tr. to 53 Ill., m. o. July 22, 1865.
Shaffer, John A., died at Paducah, Ky., Mar. 10, '62. Walburn, Isaac, tr. to V. R. C., Sept. 15, 1863. Williams, James D., killed at Ft. Donelson, Feb. 15, 1862.
Recruits.
Clark, Thomas A., veteran. Daughman, John HI., veteran.
Unassigned Recruits. Cox, Peter, discharged Nov. 16, 1864. Perry, Jobn S., rejected and discharged.
FORTY-SECOND INFANTRY REGIMENT. (THREE YEARS' SERVICE.) MUSTER ROLL COMPANY K. Private.
Frost, George R., tr. to Sappers and Miners, Aug. 20, 1861.
FORTY-SIXTH INFANTRY. (THREE YEARS' SERVICE.)
Was organized at Camp Butler, Illinois, December 28th, 1861, by Col. John A.
Davis. Ordered to Cairo, IJI., Feb. 11th, 1862. From thence proceeded to Fort Donelson, Teun., arriving on the 14th, and was assigned to the command of Gen. Lew. Wallace. On the 15th, Jost one man kill- ed and two wounded. On the 19th moved to Fort Henry. On the 6th, embarked for Pittsburg Landing, where it was assigned to Gen. S. A. Hurlbut's brigade.
The Forty-Sixth took a most conspicuons and honorable part in the battle of Shiloh, losing over half of its officers and men, in killed and wounded, and receiving the thanks of the commanding Generals. Among the wounded were Col. John A. Davis, Maj. Dornblaser, Captains Musser, Stephens, Marble and MeCracken, Lieu- tenants Hood, Barr, Arnold, Ingraham, and Howell. In this action the "Fight- ing Fourth Division," of Gen. Hurlbut's achieved a reputation for bravery, to which it added on every field in which it was en- gaged until the close of the war. The regiment was also engaged in the siege of Corinth in the month of May.
June 21, camped a little west of Corinth ; 10th, marched to the Hatchie river ; 15th, passed through Grand Junction and camped three miles from town. 24th, moved to Collarbone Hill, near Lagrange. On the 30th moved to the Old Lamar Church. July 1st, marched to Cold Water and re- turned on the 6th. Moved on the 17th, toward Memphis, via. Moscow, Lafayette. Germantown and White's Station, camping two miles south of Memphis on the 21st of July. Engaged in a scout to Pigeon Roost, August 27th. Made several marches dur- ing the following month, arriving at Hatchie river on the 14th. September 27th, all the troops on the river, at this place, were reviewed by General McPherson.
On the 4th of October moved toward Corinth ; 5th met the enemy at Matamoras The 46th Regiment went into position on the right of the Second Brigade, support- ing Bolton's Battery. After an hour of shelling by the batteries, the infantry were ordered forward, and at a double quick ad- vanced, driving the enemy across the river. The First Brigade coming up, Hnrlbut's "Fighting Fourth Division " advanced and drove the enemy from the field, com- pelling their flight. Col. John A. Davis of the 46th, was mortally wounded in this action and Lieutenant M. R. Thompson, also-both dying on the 10th. After the battle returned to Bolivar. November 3d, marched to Lagrange; 28th, moved to Holly Springs ; 30th, toward Tallahatchie river, and camped near Waterford, Mis- sissippi, where splendid winter quarters with
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mud chimneys and bake oven complete, were fitted up in time to move away from them. December 11th, moved to HIurri- cane Creek, and on the following day to Yocona Station, where it remained until the 22d, when it marched to Taylor Station.
Holly Springs having been captured by Van Dorn, moved on the 23d, via Oxford to IIurricane Creek, and camped on the 26th, near Holly Springs. Moved to that place Jan. 6, 1863, and on the 10th, escort- ed ammunition train to Lagrange. April 12th, 1863, engaged in the expedition to Hernando, and returned to Memphis on the 24th. On the 13th embarked for Vicksburg, and on the 15th lauded at Young's Point ; 18th marched to Bowers' Landing; 19th to Sherman's Landing ; 20th moved by Steamer up the Yazoo to Chickasaw Bayou. Disembarked and mov- ed across the swamps to the bluff. May 21st proceeded to the right of Gen. Grant's army, and were then ordered to Snyder's Bluff. On the 24th marched in the direc- tion of Vicksburg, and on the following day took position at the extreme left of the line. The regiment was detailed on picket duty, and during the night the out-post, consisting of five companies of the regi- ment, were captured by the enemy. One hundred and four men and seven officers were captured, seventy escaping. The re- mainder of the regiment took an active part in the siege of Vicksburg. July 5th, moved to Clear Creek ; 6th to Bolton Station ; 8th, to Clinton; 9th, to Dickens' Plantation, where it remained guarding train. On the 12th, moved on the extreme right of the line near Pearl river. En- gaged in the siege until the 16th, when the enemy evacuated Jackson ; after which the regiment returned to Vicksburg. The di- vision was now transferred to the Seven- teenth Corps, and Brigadier General M. M. Crooker was assigned to command. Aug. 12th moved to Natchez. September 1st, went on an expedition into Louisiana, returuing on the 8th, and on the 16th agaiu returned to Vicksburg. January 4th, 1863, the Forty-Sixth was mustered as a veteran regiment, and returned home on furlough. Returued again to the field, was mustered out of the United States service January 20th, 1866. Below is a list of those from De Witt who served in the 45th infantry.
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY A. Recruits. IIuddleston, Reuben H., mus. ont Jan. 20, 1866.
MUSTER POLL COMPANY H. Captains.
John A. Hughes, mustered out Dec. 1, 1864. Frederick W. Pike, mustered out Jan. 20, 1866.
Sergeants.
Ebenezer Mccullough, dis. April 4, '62; disabi'y. De Villia D. Segner, dis. Sept. 1, '62 ; disability.
Corporals.
Elijah H. Blackburn, dis. Oet. 9, '62 : wounded. Andrew J. Cooley, deserted Jan. 21, 1>62.
Samuel D. Mennemway, vet., sick, mus ont reg't. Wm. H. Cook, dis. Dec. 5, 64, as priv., term ex.
Musicians. Ed. H. Reynolds, vet., M. O. Jan. 20, '05, as serg't. Prientes.
Bullis, Abram F., dis. Dec. 23, 1862 ; disability. Cook, Monroe, vet., mustered out Jan. 20, 1866. Cook, Lyman H., veteran, mus, out Jan. 20, '66. Chapman, David, dis. Dec. 5, '64 as serg't ; ter. ex. Dailey, Patrick, died May 6. 1862: wounds. Dunn, James, dis. Dec 5, 1864: term expired. Horten, Sylvester, died at Henderson, May 16, '62. Hill, Preston K., dis. Dec. 5, '64. as corp'l : ter. ex. McGrath, John P., vet, trans, to V. R. C. ; dis. Feb. 20, '65, as sergeant ; died.
McDowell, David, dis. Dec. 5, '64; term expired. Meigher. John, vet., corp., died at Duvall's Bluff Dec. 19, 1864.
Newberry, Jas. B , vet., M. O. Jan. 20, '66; serg't. Patterson, Wm. N., vet., serg't ; des. Nov. 17,'65. Patterson, James, must. ont Jan. 20, '66, as serg't. Shommaker, Andrew, dis, June 16, '62; disability. Townsend, Luther, died at Mt. Ver., Ang. 17, '62. Talley, William, vet., mnstered out Jan. 20, '66. Welch, Theron, deserted May 7, 1862.
Wood, Jacob, must. out Jan. 20, '66, as corporal.
Veterans.
Reynolds, Edward H., mus. ont Jan. 20, '66, sergt. Stone, Corydon, mus, ont Jan. 20, '66, as serg't.
Recruits.
Atkins, Woodbury, mns. out Jan. 20, '66 as corp. Carmichael, John, mustered out Oct. 31, 1865. Kelcher, Cornelius, mus, out Jan. 20, '66 as corp. Landy, James, mustered out Jan. 20, '66 as corp. Loveridge, Jerome, died at Vicksb'g Jan. 20, '64. Livingston, Huntly, mustered out Jan. 20, 1866. Martin, Don V., 66
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Seibler, James M., mustered out Nov. 25, 1965.
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY I.
Veterans. Tearney, Edward, absent, sick at mus. out of reg't.
FIFTY-FIRST INFANTRY. (THREE YEARS' SERVICE.)
The fifty-first regiment was organized at Camp Douglas, Chicago, Illinois, Decem- ber 24th, 1861, by Col. Gilbert W. Cum- ming. Engaged in the battle of Farming- ton, and the siege of Corinth. December 30th, 1862, the brigade met the enemy under Bragg, and was engaged during the day, losing seven wounded. December 31st the regiment was in the thickest of the fight at Stone river, losing 57 killed, wound- ed and prisoners. After some days' move- ments, entered the town of Chickamauga, at 4 p. m., 19th, losing that evening 90 men out of 209 engaged. November 24th at Mission Ridge, lost 30 out of 150 men engaged, at Rocky Face Ridge, Resaca, Dallas, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, Nashville. Mustered out at Camp Irwin, Texas, September 25th, 1865.
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY D.
Privates.
Jefferson, Reuben.
Neff, Martin C., trans. to V. R. C. Feb. 11th, 1864 Williams, Jester M., vet., serg't. killed at Frank- lin, Nov. 30th, 1864.
FIFTY-SETUND INFANTRY. ( THREE YEARS SERVICE. )
De Witt county was represented in this gallaut regiment by a few men in com- panies C and D whose names are ap- pended to this short sketch. It was or- ganized at Geneva, Kane county, Illinois, in November, 1861, by Col. J. G. Wilsou, and mustered into the United States service, November 19th, by Lieutenant J. Christopher. It moved with 945 men to St. Louis, and went into quarters at Ben- ton Barracks ; here Col. Wilson resigned. With Lieutenant Col. J. S. Wilcox com- manding, the regiment on December 8th moved to St. Joseph, Mo., and other points in that State. Embarked for Fort Donel- son, Feb. 10th, 1862, but on the 18th was interrupted and sent to Chicago with pri- soners. March 13.h left for the army of the Tennessee, and 20th disembarked at Pittsburg Laoding, and were assigned to General Smith's brigade. The regiment took a prominent part in the battle of Shiloh, April 6th and 7th, losing 170 killed, wounded and missing. It also participated in the siege of Corinth, May, 1862, pur- sued the retreating enemy to Booneville, Miss., and returned, engaging in the battle of Corinth, Oct. 3d and 4th-loss being 70 killed and wounded. Made several scouts from Corinth, skirmishing occasionally, with the enemy. January 9th, 1863, three- fourths of the regiment re-enlisted as vet- erans, and returned home on furlough. May 3d, 1864, commenced the Atlanta campaign. The regiment engaged in the battles of Snake Creek Gap, Resaca, Lay's Ferry, Rome Cross Roads, Dallas, Kene- saw Mountain, Nickajack Creek, Decatur, July 22d aud 23d, before Atlauta and Jonesboro, and went into camp at East Point. Was present at the battle of Ben- touville. The regiment went to Washing- ton, D. C., and participated in the grand review, May 24th, 1865. Was mustered out of the United States service and moved to Camp Douglas, Chicago, Ill., and re- ceived final payment and discharge July 12th, 1865.
FIFTY-SECOND INFANTRY REGIMENT. (THREE YEARS' SERVICE.) MUSTER ROLL COMPANY C. Musicians. Calvin R. Hoadley. John Moore.
Privates.
Cochran, Eugene O.
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Lawles, Charles L., vet., must. out July 6, '65 as corporal.
Rowley, Harrison. Vanghn, Delevan E.
Whitehead, Malvin B., mustered out July 6, '65 Veterun.
Bain, John, mustered out July 6, '65 as corp'l.
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY D. Veterans.
Lamb, William H, mustered out July 6, '65. MeDowell, John C,
Wood, George, died near Columbia. S (, Feb 16, '65.
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY G.
Private.
Lockwood, William S.
(THREE YEARS SERVICE.)
This regiment was organized at Camp Douglas, Chicago, Ill., and mustered into the United States service October 31st, 1861. It served for three years; was in many hard-fought battles and several minor engagements, and during its term marched 3,374 miles. Was mustered out August 14, 1865.
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY B. Privates-
Jackson, John, vet., mustered out Aug. 14, '65. Landley, John. McElroy, Thomas, discharged April 16, '63.
FIFTY-SEVENTH INFANTRY REGIMENT. (THREE YEARS' SERVICE.) Second Assistant Surgeon.
Isaac N. Bishop.
FIFTY-EIGHTH INFANTRY. ' (THREE YEARS' SERVICE)
Was organized and recruited at Camp Douglas, Chicago, Ill., Feb. 11th, 1862. It was a strong and gallant regiment, and was many times complimented for bravery and courage in the numerous battles in which it was engaged. It was mustered out at Montgomery, Ala., April 1st, 1866, and ordered to Springfield, Ill., for final payment and discharge.
There were but few in this regiment from De Witt county, as will be seen in the list below.
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY G.
Private.
Walker, William P. J., mustered out Feb. 7, '65 ; was prisoner.
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY H. Prirates.
Schwartz, Michael, deserted April 5, '62, Schafner. Alonzo, M O., April 17, '65; to date Feb. 7, '65.
FIFTY-EIGHTTH INFANTRY (Consolidated).
(THREE YEARS' SERVICE.) MUSTER ROLL COMPANY F. Private.
Cooper, David C., mustered out March 27, '66
SIXTY-SECOND INFANTRY. (Three Years' Surrice.)
The sixty-second regiment volunteers was organized in Camp Dubois, Anna, Ill., April 10, 1862, by Col. James M. True. April 22, 1862, was ordered to Cairo, Ill. ; May 7th, to Paducah ; June 7th, to Colum- bus; and thence in Col. Ditzler's Brigade to Tennessee, where it was stationed at Crockett, on the Mobile and Ohio rail- road. From here it marched on campaign through Tennessee, after General Forrest, doing nothing however but occasional skir- mishing. August 24, 1863, embarked for Helena, and on the 28th took up the line of March for Little Rock, Ark. Septem- ber 211, came up with General Steel's army at Brownsville, and on the 10th met the enemy near Little Rock, driving him back and compelling the evacuatiou of the place. January 9, 1864, the regiment re- enlisted as veterans. Was mustered ont of the U. S. service at Little Rock, Ark., March 6, 1866.
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY C.
Corporals.
William H. Comos, discharged June 5, 1863.
Veterans.
Mills, John, discharged June 22, '65 ; disability.
Recruits.
Sumpter, Hiram, discharged Ang. 7, 1863.
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY II. Guptain.
John Foley, promoted 2d Tenn., African descent.
First Lieutenant.
Read Anderson, died Oct. 1. 1863.
Privates.
Arbogast, John W., mustered out March 6, 1866. Mccullough, John W., mustered out May 2, '65. Mccullough, John M.
Murphy, John, mustered out May 2 1865.
Patterson, James B., vet., mus. out March 6, '66. Weeks, W. F., died at Duvalls' Bluff Ang. 23, '64.
SIXTY-SIXTH INFANTRY REGIMENT. MUSTER ROLL COMPANY C.
Primites.
Harris, Elijah 11., killed at Atlanta July 22, '64.
Recruits.
Harris, Amos, mustered out July 7, 1865.
SIXTY-EIGHTH INFANTRY REGIMENT. MUSTER ROLL COMPANY C.
Captain.
Henry Davy, mustered out Sept. 26, 1862.
First Lieutenant.
George II, Whiteman, mustered out Sept. 26, '62.
Second Lieutenant.
Isaac N. Coltrin, mustered out Sept. 26, '62. First Sergeant.
Joseph M. Prior, mustered out, Sept. 26, 62. Sergeants.
John L. Lane, mustered ont Sept. 26, 1562. James B. Curry, mustered out Sept. 26, 1862. Charles C. Winslow, mustered out Sept. 26, 1862. Thomas Ewing, mustered out Sept. 26, 1862
Corporals.
IIcory S. Chappelear, mastered out Sept. 1862.
William H. C'oks,
Ireneus O Conk.in,
William Nagley,
James Y. Woodard,
Dominic Curry,
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Musicians.
Geo. M. Anghenbaugh, must'd out Sept. 26, 1862. Miles T. Cantrall, mustered ont Sept. 26, 1862.
Privates.
Adams, Parker W.,
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Private. Brady, Noah M., mustered out Sept. 26, 1862.
SEVENTY-NINTH INFANTRY REGIMENT. (Three Years' Service.) MUSTER ROLL COMPANY D.
Prirate. Price, David N., died at Nashville, June 20, '63.
HUNDRED AND FIFTH INFANTRY. (THREE YEARS' SERVICE.)
About one-half of company K, of this regiment, volunteered from De Witt county. The regiment was mnstered into the United States service, September 2d, 1862, at Dixon, Illinois. On the 8th, moved to Camp Douglas, and on the 30th left there for Louisville, Ky., arriving on the 2d of October, and reporting to General Dumont, was attached to his division, Brig. Gen. W. T. Ward's brigade. Moved from here to Frankfort, where it engaged in gnard and picket duty, with occasional skirmish- ing with the enemy. From this time to May, 1864, it was occupied in guarding and marching from place to place, with oc- casional slight skirmishing in Kentucky and Tennessee. May 10th, 1864, it moved to Snake Creek Gap, and on the 13th in the direction of Resaca, Georgia, skirmish- ing that evening and during the next day. Early on the 15th moved with the corps to the extreme left of the line. Immediately upon its arrival taking part in a charge upon the enemy's works, which were car- ried, the regiment losing several men in the engagement. Followed the retreating enemy. On the 19th, the One Hundred and Fifth being the advance, skirmished with the rear guard of the enemy, driving them at every point. On the 25th con- tinued its march toward Dallas, Georgia, encountering the enemy, having a brisk engagement till dark, the casualties numbering fifteen, including two commis- sioned officers. From this time until June 1st, the regiment was engaged in advanc- ing line, building and strengthening the works and skirmishing, losing 16 men. June Ist moved to the extreme left, with Twentieth Corps. On the 2d the regiment was ordered ont as flankers, and on the fol- lowing day moved around and beyond the enemy's right, encamping near Ackworth, Georgia. On the 15th it moved forward,
encountering the enemy behind the breast- works. A steady fire was kept up until dark. The next two days were occupied in strengthening the position by erecting breastworks, being exposed to fire of the enemy. Lost 19 men. Drove the enemy, following line skirmishing at intervals. 21st severe skirmishing fire; 22d lost 11 men. Following the enemy, skirmishing as they went, losing 1 man killed and 2 wounded. Participated in the battle of Peach Tree Creek and the Atlanta cam- paign, and was with Sherman on the "Grand march to the Sea." Was at the siege of Savannah ; battle of Averyshoro, and Bentonville, and in all the skirmishes in the campaign of the Carolinas. Took part in the grand review at Washington, May 24th, 1865, where the regiment re- ceived a compliment for their movements in the manual of arms and their military appearance. It left Washington, June 7th, 1865, after being mustered out, and ar- rived at Camp Fry, Chicago, on the 10th, where it received payment and was dis- banded May.17th, 1865.
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTHI INFANTRY.
(THREE YEARS' SERVICE.) MUSTER ROLL COMPANY H. Privates. Eckhart, Lewis. mustered out June 7, '65.
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY K.
Captain. Nathan S Greenwood, resigned Dec. 2, '63. First Lieutenant. John Ellis, mustered out Juue 7, '65. Sergeants. George G. Congdon, dis. March 25, '63; disbl'ty. Joel A. Gleason, mustered out June 7, '65.
Corporals.
Jerome Perry, m'd out June 7, '65 as sg't; wounds. Byron S. Barnes, must. out June 7, '65 as priv't. Almond M. Ingalls, must. out June 7, '65 as >g't. Delano M. Williams, dis. Jan. 3, '03; disaiblity.
Musician. Elijalı Fields, mustered out June 7, '65.
Privates.
Akerman, August, mostered out June 7, '65. Alford, Buel G., absent sick at M O, of reg't. Allen, Ira, trans. to engineer corps July 2, '64. Duffy, Christopher, must. out June 7, '65 as crp'l. Flanders, Charles M , dis. April 11, '63; disbl'ty. Fullerton, J. Taylor, MI O., June 7, '65. Gardner, Horace, M.O, June 7, '65; twice wnded. Gibson, James, died at Kingston June 1, '64; wus. Hughes, Elias, mustered out June 7, '65. Handy, Jerome,
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