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38th Illinois Infantry
| Company B | |
Joseph Michael Catt
Joseph Michael Catt - Private |
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No comments
Contact Name: Elizabeth HunsbergerDate Added: 6/24/2010
| Company E | |
Cassville Haddock
Cassville Haddock - Corporal |
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Enlisted as a Private on 2 August 1861 at the age of 30.
Mustered in Company E, 38th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 21 August 1861.
Promoted to Corporal.
Killed on 31 December 1862 at Stones River, TN.
Buried at Stones River National Cemetery.
Contact Name: Eric StoneMustered in Company E, 38th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 21 August 1861.
Promoted to Corporal.
Killed on 31 December 1862 at Stones River, TN.
Buried at Stones River National Cemetery.
Date Added: 7/11/2010
| Company F | |
Charles Henry Brining
Charles Henry Brining - Corporal |
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B.August 19, 1841, Logan county, Illinois d.Feb. 20, 1917 Newton Harvey county, Kansas, Buried in Greenwood cemetery Newton.
ARMY SERVICE
Mr. Brining had in his possession a document having the government seal which tells his splendid service for his country in the Civil War, from his date of being mustered into service at Camp Butler, Springfield, Ill., on August 23, 1861, as corporal of Capt. Jas. P. Meade's company, to the time of his discharge three years and one month later.
He moved with his regiment to Pilot Knob, Mo. and took part in the battle of Fredericktown, Mo., and with his company was detailed to guard the bridges of the Iron Mountain railroad, then by forced marches, the company went south making 235 miles in six days, including one and a half days spent in crossing the Black and Current rivers then took transports down to the Mississippi and up to Ohio and Tennessee rivers, took part in the siege of Corinth, then joined Buell's army taking part in the famous march to Louisville, Ky., arriving in time to save the city from capture.
Other battles in which he gave service were at Perrysville, Ky., Murfreesboro, Tenn., with Gen. Rosecrans against Bragg, at Pilot Knob and Liberty Gap, where he was wounded in his left hand and ankle. In a severe battle in the Chickamanga valley his eyes became so badly injured that he became totally blind in 1866. He was taken from the battle field with other sick and wounded comrades to the top of Lookout mountain and marched from there to Chattanooga stayed for a feydays in a hospital then joined his regiment remaining there until 1864 when he was detailed in the Brigade commissary department, until the capture of Atlanta, taking part in the engagements at Buzzard Roost, Tunnel Hill, Kenesay Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, Siege of Atlanta, Battle of Jonesboro and a number of minor affairs.
Contact Name: Julian WallARMY SERVICE
Mr. Brining had in his possession a document having the government seal which tells his splendid service for his country in the Civil War, from his date of being mustered into service at Camp Butler, Springfield, Ill., on August 23, 1861, as corporal of Capt. Jas. P. Meade's company, to the time of his discharge three years and one month later.
He moved with his regiment to Pilot Knob, Mo. and took part in the battle of Fredericktown, Mo., and with his company was detailed to guard the bridges of the Iron Mountain railroad, then by forced marches, the company went south making 235 miles in six days, including one and a half days spent in crossing the Black and Current rivers then took transports down to the Mississippi and up to Ohio and Tennessee rivers, took part in the siege of Corinth, then joined Buell's army taking part in the famous march to Louisville, Ky., arriving in time to save the city from capture.
Other battles in which he gave service were at Perrysville, Ky., Murfreesboro, Tenn., with Gen. Rosecrans against Bragg, at Pilot Knob and Liberty Gap, where he was wounded in his left hand and ankle. In a severe battle in the Chickamanga valley his eyes became so badly injured that he became totally blind in 1866. He was taken from the battle field with other sick and wounded comrades to the top of Lookout mountain and marched from there to Chattanooga stayed for a feydays in a hospital then joined his regiment remaining there until 1864 when he was detailed in the Brigade commissary department, until the capture of Atlanta, taking part in the engagements at Buzzard Roost, Tunnel Hill, Kenesay Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, Siege of Atlanta, Battle of Jonesboro and a number of minor affairs.
Date Added: 6/21/2010
| Company G | |
Squire W. Pedigo
Squire W. Pedigo - Private |
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No comments
Contact Name: Warren BuschmannDate Added: 9/22/2005
| Company H | |
Nazareth Norton
Nazareth Norton - Private |
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No comments
Contact Name: Donna KnightDate Added: 8/8/2010
| Company H | |
Bernard Stengel (stingle)
Bernard Stengel (stingle) - Private |
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Any battle history for Company H would be appreciated. I live in Kentucky
Entered in Ill. in 1861 and discharged in 1864
Contact Name: John StengelEntered in Ill. in 1861 and discharged in 1864
Contact Homepage: http://www.stengel.net
Date Added: 4/18/2015
| Company I | |
Jeremiah Martin Camp
Jeremiah Martin Camp - Private |
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9-8-2010 I just learned this tonight!
Contact Name: Karen PetersonDate Added: 9/8/2010
| Company K | |
John Tower Bostic
John Tower Bostic Rank Unknown |
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Born 1842 he mustered into the 38th on 17 August 1861 at Newton, Jasper, Illinois. 13 Oct 1863: Discharged with a disability. If battlefield wond, would probably been the battle of Chickamauga, a couple of weeks prior to his discharge. He is one of five Bostic brothers to serve the Union during the Civil war. His Brother Linzie A. Bostic was in this same unit.
Contact Name: Paul GuessContact Homepage: http://www.tpguess.com
Date Added: 10/6/2011
| Company K | |
Linzie A. Bostic
Linzie A. Bostic - Corporal |
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Born 24 March 1846, he mustered into the 38th on 3 October 1861 at the age of 15 at Newton, Jasper, Illinois. 18 Dec 1863 he was discharged as a full Corporal at Bridgeport Alabama. Same day and place he re-enlisted as a Corporal and Veteran. 20 March 1866, Victoria, Texas... Mustered Out at conclusion of war and family legend has it that he walked home from there. The regimental roster says he mustered out in Missouri, family history says Victoria TX... both a long walk. He was one of five Bostic brothers to serve the Union during the Civil War. His Brother John Tower Bostic was in this same unit.
Contact Name: Paul GuessContact Homepage: http://www.tpguess.com
Date Added: 10/6/2011
| Company L | |
Peter A Frerichs
Peter A Frerichs - Private |
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Born: Jan 13, 1892
Died: June 14, 1964
St. Johns Luthern Cemetery - Bartonville, IL
World War I Veteran
Contact Name: Darin FrerichsDied: June 14, 1964
St. Johns Luthern Cemetery - Bartonville, IL
World War I Veteran
Date Added: 4/23/2007