Company D
"Lawrence Rifles"
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Second Lieutenant
Joseph Balsley
Aug '61-Dec '63
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Roster expanded and corrected by Steven D.
Russell 1999, 2000, 2001 from Copyright work of Wilbur D. Jones Jr.
1991, Alexandria, Virginia. Used with permission.
Company D
Service Records
Principal County = Lawrence; Recruitment Center = Bedford
Formed = 8-12-61, arrived Camp Morton, Indianapolis 8-13-61
Formed By = Captain Theodore E Buehler, Bedford
Original Officers = Beuhler; First Lieutenant James M Kern,
Bedford; Second Lieutenant Meredith W Leach, Bedford
(County Residence is Lawrence unless otherwise indicated in
parentheses)
OFFICERS
Personal Data Key = Residence (County), date mustered
in/date commissioned as, age at time of muster in, verifiable marital
status, height, occupation. An ( *) means the soldier is
counted against the headquarters Field and Staff in the regimental
stats.
CAPTAINS
Buhler (Buehler), Theodore E
Bedford, 8-30-61/9-12-61, 29, m
Resigned New Market Virginia 5-9-62: diarrhea &
lung disease; Later service as First Lieutenant/Adjutant Port Madison
Indiana, Lieutenant Colonel 67th Indiana Infantry. Discharged 3-15-64
for incompetency. Died Chicago Illinois 5-22-75
Cassady (Cassidy, Casaday, Casiday), John A *
Washington (Daviess), 4-16-62/4-30-62, 35
Promoted from First Lieutenant Company E. Commanded
Company D from 1-29 to 4-62; Detached service recruiting 6-22 to
9-24-62. Killed at Chancellorsville day after returned to from
furlough home--abdomen left on field
Box, Thomas J 2,
3, 4
Bedford, 5-4-63/5-4-63, 26, 6-0, Farmer
Promoted from First Lieutenant. Severely wounded at
Cedar Mountain--gunshot left chest, left arm 3-4 inches above elbow,
right leg & left ankle - total 7 times, left on field. POW at
Cedar Mountain. Confederate Hospital Lynchburg Virginia. Confederate
General Hospital Charlottesville Virginia 8-11-62, Richmond Virginia
9-4-62. Parolled Aikens Landing Virginia 9-24-62 to Home. Returned to
regiment 1-63. Commanded Company D 6-21 to 8-9-62, 4-15 to 7-4-63,
11-63 to Mustered out. Severely wounded at Gettysburg--gunshot lower
1/3 knee right thigh & knee. 12th Corps General Field Hospital
Gettysburg Pennsylvania, convalesced at home. Returned to regiment
9-17-63. Awarded Medal of Honor for capturing flag of 38th Alabama
Infantry Regiment at Resaca. Mustered out 11-4-64 term expired. Died
Indianapolis Indiana 12-18-1914, buried Bedford Indiana Green Hill
Cemetery
FIRST LIEUTENANTS
Kern, James M
Bedford, 8-30-61/9-12-61, 20
Resigned Camp Halleck Maryland 2-12-62: ill health.
Brother of Samuel F Kern Company D. Died 5-9-66, buried Fayetteville
Indiana, Old Union Church Cemetery
Peters, Thomas W
Bedford, 2-14-62/2-14-62, 25, m, 5-11, Carpenter
Promoted from First Sergeant. Service Mexican War;
Resigned Strasburg Virginia 5-29-62; Died Bedford Indiana 1862,
buried Shawswick Township Lawrence County Leatherwood Cemetery
Box, Thomas J
6-2-62/6-16-62
Promoted from Second Lieutenant. Promoted to Captain
Stephenson, George H
Leesville, 3-29-64/7-1-64, 24, m, 5-9, Farmer
Promoted from Sergeant. Severely wounded at
Gettysburg--gunshot left foot. 1st Division/12th Corps General Field
Hospital Gettysburg Pennsylvania. Satterlee United States Army
General Hospital West Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Returned to regiment
10-63. Wounded at Resaca--gunshot lost right arm above elbow. General
Field Hospital Resaca Georgia. No 17 Officers United States Army
General Hospital Nashville Tennessee. Mustered out 11-4-64 term
expired. Died Bedford Indiana 3-1-89, buried Bedford Green Hill
Cemetery
SECOND LIEUTENANTS
Leach, Meredith W
Bedford, 8-30-61/9-12-61, 40
Service in Mexican War. Died Camp Halleck Maryland
12-31-61 congestion of lungs illness of 3 days. Buried Bedford
Indiana
Conrad, Daniel R
Leesville, 1-4-62/1-4-62, 35, m, 5-11, Minister
Promoted from Corporal. Died Frederick Maryland
2-13-62: typhoid & pneumonia
Box, Thomas J
2-14-62/2-24-62
Promoted from First Sergeant. Promoted to First
Lieutenant
Balsley, Joseph *
Bedford, 6-2-62/6-17-62, 25, m, 5-9.5, Carpenter
Promoted from First Sergeant Company H. Commanded
Company D 8-9 to 9-17-62. Wounded at Antietam--gunshot left knee.
Hospital Frederick Maryland. Returned to regiment 11-62. Commanded
Company D 7-4 to 10-11-63. Slightly wounded at Gettysburg--thigh.
Promoted to Captain Company H 12-1-63. Mustered out Atlanta Georgia
11-4-64 term expired. Died Chicago Illinois 5-2-1912, buried
Indianapolis Indiana Crown Hill Cemetery
Fesler, George Lake
Morgantown (Morgan), 8-30-61/9-12-61, 21, Farmer
Transferred from Company G; Commanded Company D 9-20
to 10-22-62; Commanded Company E 10-23 to 10-31-62; Promoted to
Captain Company E 11-1-62; Severely wounded at
Chancellorsville--musket ball, left heel. Severely wounded at
Gettysburg--minie ball right hip lodged near spinal column, never
extracted. 1st Division/12th Corps Field Hospital Gettysburg
Pennsylvania. Returned to regiment. Discharged Tullahoma Tennessee
11-12-63 for wounds: obstruction to locomotion, permanently
disability. One of 4 members to serve in 3 units within regiment.
"Achilles" or "Soft Shoe." Died Morgantown Indiana 12-25-95, buried
Morgantown Old Baptist Church Cemetery
ENLISTED MEN
NAME,
RESIDENCE, AGE, M/S, HT, OCCUPATION
FIRST (ORDERLY) SERGEANTS
Culbertson, James
Bedford, 21, 5-10, Farmer
Killed at Cedar Mountain
Peters, Thomas W
Promoted to First Lieutenant
Box, Thomas J
Promoted to Second Lieutenant
Kilgore, Benjamin Franklin
Daviess County, 18, s, 5-7, Farmer
Recruit prom from Sergeant. Wounded at Antietam.
Severely wounded at Gettysburg--gunshot left inner knee. 12th Corps
General Field Hospital Gettysburg Pennsylvania. United States Army
General Hospital McKim's Mansion, Baltimore Maryland. Returned to
regiment 9-4-63. Detached service for recruiting 11-25-63 to 4-64.
Severely wounded at Resaca--gunshot left breast, ball remained under
shoulder blade. General Field Hospital Resaca Georgia. United States
Army General Hospital Chattanooga Tennessee. Hospital Nashville
Tennessee. No 4 United States Army General Hospital Murfreesboro
& Hospital Fortress Rosecrans Tennessee. Returned to regiment
8-17-64. Transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry. Mustered out 6-8-65.
"Frank" Died Lawrenceville Illinois 2-4-98, buried Lawrenceville
Cemetery
Nugent, Thomas M N *
Loogootee (Martin), 23, 5-10, Painter
Promoted from Sergeant. Promoted to Second Lieutenant
Company H 10-11-62. Commanded Company H 4-27 to 8-31-63. Severely
wounded at Gettysburg--minie ball left knee & both thighs, lost
left leg. 1st Division/12th Corps General Field Hospital & Camp
Letterman United States Army Hospital Gettysburg Pennsylvania.
Officers United States Army General Hospital Philadelphia
Pennsylvania. Main Sreet United States Army General Hospital
Covington Kentucky. Resigned Camp Chase Ohio 5-20-64 for wounds; Died
Bedford Indiana 12-10-99, buried Shawswick Township, Lawrence County,
Ikerd Cemetery
Tunney (Tumey), Elijah
Bedford, 33, m, 5-10, Cooper/Farmer
Promoted from Sergeant. Wounded at Cedar Mountain.
Wounded at Antietam. Wounded at Gettysburg--gunshot right knee lost
leg. 12th Corps General Field Hospital Gettysburg Pennsylvania. Died
Gettysburg 7-6-63 of wounds; Buried Gettysburg National Cemetery
SERGEANTS
Box, Thomas J
Promoted to First Sergeant
Carter, Bricen (Brison)
Bedford, 25, 5-7, Blacksmith
Promoted from Corporal. Blinded at New Hope
Church--could not find his way out of woods, sent to rear by Captain
Box. Reduced to ranks 6-19-64. Mustered out. "Brice" Died Bedford
Indiana 9-17-1903, buried Bedford Green Hill Cemetery
Culbertson, James
Promoted from Corporal; Promoted to First Sergeant
7-4-62
Kilgore, Benjamin Franklin
Recruit prom from Corporal; Promoted to 1st Sergeant
7-7-63
Nugent, Thomas M N
Promoted from Private; Promoted to First Sergeant
11-15-62
Palmer, John
Bedford, 24, 6-3, Miller
Resigned as Sergeant 11-15-61 into ranks. Wounded at
Antietam--gunshot right calf, United States Army Field Hospital
Smoketown Maryland. United States Army General Hospital No 2 City
Hotel Branch, Frederick Maryland. Discharged Philadelphia
Pennsylvania 11-22-62 for wounds: scrobutus & debility. Later
service with F Battery, 1st Indiana Heavy Artillery. Mustered out
1-10-66. Died Bedford Indiana 9-25-84, buried Lawrence County Indiana
Pleasant Run Cemetery
Rayburn (Reyburn), Stephen J (Y)
Bedford, 31, 5-6, Farmer
Promoted from Private. Wounded at Antietam. Deserted
2-24-63. Returned to regiment 63. Severely wounded at
Gettysburg--gunshot fractured left thigh, lost leg. 12th Corps
General Field Hospital & Camp Letterman United States ArmyField
Hospital Gettysburg Pennsylvania. Died 8-1-63 of wounds
Reed (Reid), John
Leesville, 19, s, 6-2, Farmer
Veteran, transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry then
consolidated with 33rd Indiana Infantry. Mustered out 7-21-65. Died
9-5-1901, buried Martin County Indiana Springhill Cemetery
Schardein, Adam
Juliette, 22, m, 5-9, Merchant
Detached service as hospital nurse 10-14 to 12-12-61.
Wounded at Winchester--knee. Died Williamsport Maryland 6-18-62 of
wounds. Buried Antietam Maryland National Cemetery
Seibert, James M
Mitchell, 30, 5-10, Farmer
Wounded at Antietam; Wounded at Gettysburg gunshot
right arm & thigh severe, 1st Division/12th Corps General Field
Hospital Gettysburg Pennsylvania, United States ArmyGeneral Hospital
York Pennsylvania, United States ArmyGeneral Hospital Camden St &
Patterson Park United States Army Convalescent Hospital Baltimore
Maryland. Returned to regiment 12-12-63. Slightly wounded at
Resaca--left hand. Cumberland United States Army General Hospital
Nashville Tennessee. Returned to regiment 6-11-64. Mustered out. Died
Bedford Indiana, buried Bedford Crawford Cemetery
Stephenson, George H
Promoted from Corporal. Promoted to First Lieutenant
Tunney (Tumey), Elijah
Promoted from Corporal. Promoted to First Sergeant
3-7-63
Whitted (Whitler), Silas Newton
Lawrence County, 26, 5-11, Miller
Promoted from Private. Injured back--spinal column
5-62 ferrying soldiers across Potomac River at Williamsport Maryland,
had to be hauled in ambulance. Injured at Cedar Mountain--while
advancing on the enemy, left groin ruptured when fell crossing deep
ravine with very steep sides. Wounded at Antietam--gunshot left leg.
United States Army General Hospital No 2 City Hotel Branch Frederick
Maryland. Camden Street United States Army General Hospital Baltimore
Maryland. Discharged Baltimore 12-20-62 wounds: lame from muscle
contraction; Nephew of regimental Chaplain Thomas Whitted. Died
Bedford Indiana 1-17-1917, buried Bedford Crawford Cemetery
CORPORALS
Banks, Andrew J
Tunnelton, 30, 5-10, Farmer
Promoted from Private. Reduced to ranks 10-14-61.
Discharged United States Army Disabled Hospital Frederick Maryland
5-8-62 consumption
Bridwell, John
Lawrence County, 22, 5-11.5, Farmer
Promoted from Private. Resigned as Corporal 11-20-61
into ranks. Promoted to Corporal 4-14-62. Wounded at Antietam--minie
ball left leg & calf. South St United States ArmyGeneral Hospital
Philadelphia Pennsylvania. United States Army General Hospital Fort
Schuyler New York Harbor. Hospital Indianapolis Indiana. Discharged
Indianapolis 10-23-63 wounds. Died 9-7-79, buried Fayetteville
Indiana, Old Union Christian Church Cemetery
Carter, Bricen (Brison)
Promoted from Private. Promoted to Sergeant 12-1-63
Cavins, Edward M
Bedford, 18, 5-9, Farmer
Promoted from Private. Missed Antietam. Killed at
Chancellorsville--musket ball penetrated brain
Conrad, Daniel R
Promoted to Second Lieutenant
Culbertson, James H
Promoted from Private. Promoted to Sergeant 3-20-62
Dodson (Dotson), James
Bedford, 24, 5-10, Painter
Promoted from Private. Wounded at Antietam, United
States Army General Hospital Chester Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Pennsylvania. Transferred to United States Army 10-24-62 Battery G
4th US Artillery. Mustered out Nashville Tennessee 8-28-64
Donica (Domicco), George W
Tunnelton, 18, s, 6-1, Farmer
Promoted from Private. Wounded at Antietam. Killed at
Chancellorsville--right breast
Kern, Samuel F
Bedford, 17, 6-2, Farmer
Died at Camp Halleck Maryland 2-1-62 of typhoid &
pneumonia. Buried Fayetteville Indiana Old Union Church Cemetery.
Brother of James M Kern Company D
Kilgore, Benjamin F
Recruit promoted from Private. Promoted to Sergeant
3-7-63
Mulky (Mulkey), William E
Bryantsville, 22, s, 5-9, Farmer
Promoted from Private. Severely wounded at
Chancellorsville left thigh compound fracture to femur severe. POW at
Chancellorsville. Parolled US Ford Virginia 5-15-63. 12th Corps
General Field Hospital Acquia Creek Virginia. Hospital Washington DC.
Died Armory Square United States Army General Hospital Washington
7-19-63 of wounds
Quackenbush, Ebenezer
Bedford, 23, s, 5-8, Farmer
Promoted from Private. Wounded at Antietam--gunshot
left side of forehead over eye. Slightly wounded at
Chancellorsville--thigh. Detached service as post commissary at
Tullahoma Tennessee 3-64. Returned to regiment. Mustered out
Louisville Kentucky 9-64. Died Fayetteville Indiana 4-10-95, buried
Eureka Indiana New Union Christian Cemetery
Reed (Reid), John
Promoted to Sergeant 3-7-63
Reynolds, William K
Bedford, 24, 5-5, Millright
Discharged Williamsport Maryland 6-8-62 for
rheumatism. Later service 4th Indiana Cavalry. Mustered out Nashville
Tennessee 7-22-65. Died 4-17-1903, buried Eureka Indiana New Union
Christian Cemetery
Riggins, James
Bedford, 20, 5-10, Farmer
Detached service with First Lieutenant Peters at New
Market Virginia 4 to 5-62. Transferred to United States Army 10-25-62
Company A, Battalion of US Engineers. Mustered out 8-26-64. Died
Andover Missouri 3-29-75
Schardein, Adam
Promoted from Private; Promoted to Sergeant 4-14-62
Seibert, James M
Promoted to Sergeant 3-7-63
Stephenson, George H
Promoted from Private. Promoted to Sergeant 12-1-63
Stephenson, William H
Heltonsville, 20, 5-8, Farmer
Promoted from Private. Severely wounded at Gettysburg.
Severely wounded at Resaca--while color guard, gunshot to face,
injured bone structure without lesion of important organs. General
Field Hospital Resaca Georgia. United States Army General Hospital
Chattanooga Tennessee. No 8 United States Army General Hospital
Nashville Tennessee. United States Army General Hospital No 5 New
Albany Indiana. Veteran, transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry then
consolidated with 33rd Indiana Infantry. Mustered out 7-21-65
Tunney (Tumey), Elijah
Promoted from Private. Promoted to Sergeant 7-4-62
Wells (Wills), Elihu M
Brownstown (Jackson), 18, s, 5-7, Farmer
Promoted from Private; Reduced ranks 3-62; Wounded at
Winchester shell foot whil passing through Winchester during Banks'
retreat; Transferred United States Army 10-26-62 Company D, Battalion
of Engineers. Mustered out Portsmouth Grove Rhode Island 8-26-64.
Died Brownstown Indiana 11-23-1928
Wilder, Austin N
Bedford, 35, m, 5-10, Painter
Reduced to ranks 12-11-61--unbecoming conduct.
Promoted to Corporal 7-4-62. Wounded at Cedar Mountain--gunshot right
shoulder. Severely wounded at Antietam--minie ball wrist joint &
right thigh, ball entered left side passed through scrotum between
his testicles & into upper thigh, struck spoon & pocket comb
carried in breeches pocket & was cut out of right buttocks. No 4
United States ArmyGeneral Hospital Frederick Maryland. Discharged
Frederick 11-17-62 wounds: thigh useless for long period, wrist
motion destroyed. Died Bedford Indiana 5-4-1900, buried Bedford Green
Hill Cemetery
Williams, Daniel B
Lawrence County, 18, 5-9, Farmer
Recruit promoted from Private. Wounded at
Antietam--knee. Patent Office United States Army General Hospital
Washington DC. Returned to regiment 12-11-62. Severely wounded at
Gettysburg--gunshot right hip, ball entered right groin slightly
injured penis & exited above femur slight. Camp Letterman United
States Army Hospital Gettysburg Pennsylvania. Mower United States
Army General Hospital Chestnut Hill Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Marine
United States Army General Hospital Lock Street Cincinnati Ohio.
Discharged Cincinnati 11-21-63 for wounds: weakness & flabbiness
of lower extremity. "Dan" Brother of Adam Williams Company D
Williams, Laban (Laben)
Fayetteville, 23, 6-1, Farmer
Wounded at Antietam. Hospital Boonsboro Maryland.
Hospital Frederick Maryland. Patent Office United States Army General
Hospital Washington DC. Returned to regiment 12-11-62. Killed at
Gettysburg--gunshot instantly; Buried Fayetteville Indiana, Old Union
Christian Church Cemetery
MUSICIANS
Lewis, Samuel R
Bedford, 18, s, 5-3.5, Farmer/Miller
Drummer. Reduced to ranks 11-20-61. Appointed
regimental marker. Killed at Gettysburg rifle ball broke neck. Buried
Gettysburg National Cemetery
Potter, Flavius J
Lawrence County, 18, s, 5-6, Farmer
Fifer. Reduced to ranks 11-20-61. Missed Cedar
Mountain--sunstroke. Appointed regimental marker. Transferred to
Veterans' Reserve Corps 10-31-63 after sick in No 1 United States
Army General Hospital Frederick Maryland and Jarvis United States
Army General Hospital Baltimore Maryland for 12 months: gonorrhea
& diarrhea. Mustered out Baltimore 11-15-65. Died Guthrie
Township, Lawrence County Indiana 4-25-1901, buried Lawrence County
Pinhook Cemetery
WAGONER (TEAMSTER)
Seibert, James M
Reduced to ranks 11-28-61. Promoted to Sergeant
11-4-62
Jackson, John M
Orangeville (Orange), 22, 5-8, Farmer
Teamster 10-12-61 to 4-8-62. Reduced to ranks 4-8-62.
Transferred United States Army 10-24-62 Battalion of Engineers.
Deserted 6-30-66. Died 3-1-72
Johnson, Clemens
Leesville, 26, s, 5-2, Farmer
Teamster 4-8-62. Wounded at Cedar Mountain--gunshot
left breast & lung 1 inche below nipple, passed out near spine.
United States Army General Hospital Alexandria Virginia, Washington
Street Branch. Discharged 11-20-62 for wounds. Died Lawrence County
Indiana 10-27-63, buried Lawrence County, Erie Cemetery
PRIVATES
Alexander, James
Lawrence County, 18, 5-10, Farmer
Wounded at Chancellorsville--shell lost left forearm.
12th Corps General Field Hospital Acquia Creek Virginia. Hospital
Washington DC. Discharged McClellan United States Army General
Hospital, Philadelphia Pennsylvania 10-29-63 for wounds. Died 2-22-82
Allbright, Henry,
Martin County, 32, 5-11.5, Farmer
Wounded at Winchester--leg. POW at Winchester. Died
Confederate Hospital Union Hotel Winchester Virginia 6-7-62 of wounds
Allen, Isaac R
Lawrence County, 18, 6-1, Farmer
Transferred United States Army 10-24-62
Anderson, Enoch
Bedford, 23, 6-0, Farmer
Died in Hospital Winchester Virginia 7-7-62 of typhoid
& congestion of lungs
Atchison (Atchinson), William B
Martin County, 45, Farmer
Detached for United States Navy gunboat service
2-17-62; Killed in service with Mississippi flotilla 1-15-63
Banks, Andrew
Promoted to Corporal 9-7-61. Reduced ranks 10-14-61
Beavers, Bloomfield
Leesville, 24, s, 5-11, Farmer
Killed at Cedar Mountain
Bosse, Herman H
Brownstown (Jackson), 20, 5-9, Farmer
Transferred to United States Army 10-24-62
Bowden, John
Fayetteville, 19, 5-9, Farmer
Died in Hospital Alexandria Virginia 2-5-62 of typhoid
Branhum (Brannum), Robert
Hazelgreen (Kentucky), 19, 5-8, Farmer
Court Martialed 2-62, forfeit $7 per month for 2
months; Deserted Culpeper Virginia 8-14-62
Branhum (Brannum), William
Hazelgreen (Kentucky), 21, 5-8, Farmer
Deserted Culpeper Virginia 8-14-62
Bridwell, John
Promoted to Corporal 4-14-62
Brothers, John
Orleans (Orange), 18, 6-1, Weaver
Died at Frederick Maryland 1-2-62: typhoid
Burk (Burke), James
Bedford, 21, 5-6, Farmer
Wounded at Antietam--gunshot right knee, bruise. Field
Hospital Antietam Maryland. Returned to regiment. Veteran,
transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry then consolidated with 33rd
Indiana Infantry; Mustered out Indianapolis Indiana 7-8-65; "Jim"
Died 8-3-1903
Callahan, Elisha B
Fayetteville, 33, s, 5-8, Farmer
Discharged Fort McHenry Baltimore Maryland 8-17-62
after sickness in Patterson Park United States Army Convalescent
Hospital Baltimore Maryland since 2-62, diptheria & disability:
frozen feet imperfectly recovered. Later service 145th Indiana
Infantry. Mustered out 1-21-66. Died Bedford Indiana 10-25-1909,
buried Lawrence County Shiloh Cemetery
Carter, Bricen (Brison)
Promoted to Corporal 3-7-63; Reduced to ranks 6-19-64
Carter, David (Daniel)
Lawrence County, 18, 5-3, Brick Maker
Died United States Army General Hospital Evansville
Indiana 1-8-64 disease: smallpox; Buried Evansville
Cavins, Edward M
Promoted to Corporal 11-20-61
Clampitt, Elihu
Heltonsville, 24, 6-0, Farmer
Detached service as nurse at Hospital Frederick
Maryland 2-62. Returned to regiment. Wounded at Winchester--during
Banks' retreat, pistol shot right hand, ball remained. POW at
Winchester, imprisoned at Belle Isle Virginia. Parolled Richmond
Virginia 9-17-62; Fort Delaware Delaware; Camp Parole, Annapolis
Maryland 12-22-62; Camp Chase Columbus Ohio. United States Army
General Hospital, Camp Banks Alexandria Virginia. Returned to
regiment 2-13-63. Discharged at Camp Banks 3-13-63 as Parolled POW
for disability: chronic rheumatism & loss of power in right hand.
Died 9-12-1902
Cooper, Jonathan A
Mitchell, 21, s, 5-8.5, Farmer
Wounded at Antietam--gunshot left leg. Severely
wounded at Chancellorsville--gunshot & shell to breast & left
abdomen. 12th Corps General Field Hospital Acquia Creek Virginia.
Newton University United States Army General Hospital Baltimore
Maryland. Transferred to Veterans' Reserve Corps 2-1-64: ulcer, left
leg. Mustered out 8-15-64; Died 8-11-98
Crawford, Elijah S
Bedford, 22, 6-0, Farmer
Injured at Strasburg Virginia 5-62--dislocated right
ankle when fell through a bridge he was guarding. Wounded at Cedar
Mountain--gunshot passed through left thigh & into right buttock.
2nd Division United States Army General Hospital Alexandria Virginia.
Discharged Convalescent Hospital Fort Ellsworth, Alexandria Virginia,
10-27-62 for wounds. Died at National Hospital for Disabled Veterans,
Leavenworth Kansas, 3-20-1920, buried Leavenworth National Cemetery
Culbertson, James H
Promoted to Corporal 10-13-61
Davis, Jehu (Jahu, Jehue) (Joshua)
Fayetteville, 22, 5-8, Farmer
Discharged 12-27-62 after sick in Hospital at
Hagerstown Maryland since 6-62, disability: tuberculosis - improper
enlistment. Died 10-20-63. Buried at Fayetteville, Indiana, Old Union
Christian Church Cemetery
Davis, Leonard
Dover Hill (Martin), 40, 6-1, Farmer
Wounded and injured at Winchester--knocked down by
artillery horses and run over by wheels of cannon during Banks'
retreat. POW at Winchester, Confederate Hospital Union Hotel
Winchester Virginia. Parolled. Discharged Washington DC 6-17-62 for
disability. Died at Washington Indiana 2-13-1905, buried Maysville
Indiana Cemetery
Davis, Perry
Silverville, 18, 5-4, Farmer
Missed Buckton, Newtown and Winchester. Died Lawrence
County Indiana 10-15-63 after sick in United States Army General
Hospital Chestnut Hill Philadelphia Pennsylvania & United States
Army General Hospital Crown & Race Streets, Philadelphia since
10-21-62, disease: phthisis pulmonalis
Dodd, Leroy S
Lawrence County, 21, 5-9, Farmer
Discharged Camp Halleck Maryland 12-10-61 dsb:
extensiv ulceration of right leg
Dodson (Dotson), James
Promoted to Corporal 7-5-62
Donica (Domicco), George W
Promoted to Corporal 11-4-62
Douglas, Francis M
Bedford, 22, 5-10, Farmer
Wounded at Antietam--gunshot center of back of neck,
United States Army General Hospital Broad & Cherry Streets
Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Discharged Convalescent Camp Alexandria
Virginia 2-16-63 for wounds. Died at National Hospital for Disabled
Veterans, Los Angeles California 4-23-1922, buried Los Angeles
National Cemetery
Fiddler, Christopher Columbus
Bedford, 22, s, 5-7.5, Farmer
Wounded at Antietam--gunshot carried away forefingers
of right hand. German Reformed Church United States Army General
Hospital Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Discharged Harrisburg 11-29-62
wounds. Brother of John & Joseph Fiddler, Jr of Company D.
"Chris" Died at Bedford Indiana 1-22-1911, buried Bedford Beech Grove
Cemetery
Fiddler, John W
Bedford, 19, s, 5-6, Farmer
Transferred to United States Army 10-25-62 to Company
A, Battalion of Engineers. Discharged Providence Rhode Island 4-1-63
for disability: chronic bronchitis. Brother of Christopher &
Joseph Fiddler, Jr Company D. Died at Lawrence County Indiana
11-4-1918, buried Bedford Indiana Crawford Cemetery
Fiddler, William
Fayetteville, 23, m, 5-10, Farmer/Smith
Severely wounded at Antietam--lost left arm. Died
10-5-62 of wounds. Buried Antietam National Cemetery
Garrett, John P
Courtland, 18, 5-5.5, Farmer
Injured in accident--incision to right foot by sharp
instrument. 1 month 62-63 in United States Army General Hospital
Frederick Maryland. Returned to regiment. Severely wounded at
Gettysburg--gunshot to left foot. 1st Division/12th Corps General
Field Hospital Gettysburg Pennsylvania. Harewood United States Army
General Hospital Washington DC, Baltimore Maryland. Injured--kicked
by horse in shin while driving team for Harewood United States Army
General Hospital. Discharged Washington 8-26-64 for wounds &
expired enlistment. Died at Burr Nebraska 6-25-1912
Gerbert (Gabbert), (W) Terrell William (William T)
Bedford, 18, s, 5-7, Farmer
Transferred United States Army 10-24-62 Company D,
Battalion of Engineers. Mustered out Willett's Point New York 2-8-67.
Died 3-27-1910
Henshaw, John A
Martin County, 21, 6-0, Farmer
Killed at Antietam
Hoskins, Edward A
Bedford, 29, 5-4.5, Tailor
Company & regimental Teamster 8-62. Discharged
Fairfax Station Virginia 12-27-62 for disability: epilepsy prior to
service aggravated by army life, subject to fits for 5 months,
sometimes happening 4-5 times a day - improper enlistment. Died
8-3-1905. Buried in Center Ridge Cemetery, Sullivan, Indiana
Humphreys, Peter see "Umphress, Peter"
Isaac, Peter
Bedford, 30, 5-6, Farmer
POW at Winchester, imprisoned at Lynchburg Virginia.
Died at Lynchburg 9-10-62. Buried Poplar Grove Virginia National
Cemetery
Jackson, John M
Company Team 10-12-61; Reduced ranks 4-8-62
Johnson, Clemens
Promoted to Company Team 4-8-62
Johnson, James M
Brownstown (Jackson), 31, m, 5-9, Saddler
Wounded at Resaca; Wounded at Atlanta Kolb's Farm
6-22-64 gunshot right shoulder slight, 1st Division/20th Corps
General Field Hospital, United States Army Hospital No 14 Nashville
Tennessee. Mustered out Nashville Tennessee 10-13-64. Died Edinburg
Indiana 1-16-1905, buried Edinburg Rest Haven Cemetery
Kerr, Thomas M
Aberdeen (Ohio), 30, 5-10, Farmer
Detached service as brigade cattle guard 12-61 to
9-62. Mustered out 9-4-64
Knight, John W
Seymour (Jackson), 23, 5-10, Plasterer
Detached service brigade cattle guard 11-61 to 9-62.
Transferred to United States Army 10-24-62 to Company D Battalion of
Engineers. Died Brownstown Indiana 4-8-1919
Lewis, Samuel R
Bedford, 18, 5-3.5, Farmer/Miller
Killed at Gettysburg. Buried Gettysburg National
Cemetery
Lewis, William
Bedford, 22, s, 5-9, Farmer
Killed instantly at Chancellorsville--musket ball
passed through brain
Litton (Litten), James
Mitchell, 23, m, 5-10, Farmer
POW at Cedar Mountain. Parolled Aikens Landing
Virginia 9-13-62, Washington DC 9-23-62. Transferred to United States
Army 10-24-62 to Company B Battalion of Engineers. Mustered out at
Petersburg Virginia 8-16-64. Died Bedford Indiana 8-8-1923, buried
Lawrenc County Knott Cemetery
Lynn (Linn), Josephus Daniel
Fayetteville, 20, m, 5-8, Farmer
Killed at Gettysburg; Buried Gettysburg National
Cemetery
Moran, Timothy
Jackson County, 25, Farmer
Transferred to United States Army 10-24-62 Battalion
of Engineers. Died Pond Creek Mills Indiana 9-26-84
Mulky (Mulkey), William E
Prom to Corporal 3-7-63
Neal, Asa
Lawrence County, 23, m, 5-9, Farmer
POW at Winchester. Parolled Richmond Virginia 9-7-62,
Fort Delaware Delaware 9-17-62, and Camp Parole Annapolis Maryland
12-22-62. Returned to regiment 1-5-63. Severely wounded at
Chancellorsville--gunshot left elbow. 12th Corps General Field
Hospital Acquia Creek Virginia. Returned to regiment. Detached
service with telegraph office 3-6-64. Mustered out. Died in Kentucky
3-28-69
Neiman, Henry
Enterprise (Spencer), 32, 5-6, Farmer
Arrested 6-62, confined Forest Hall Prison, Georgetown
Washington DC, Stone United States Army General Hospital 2-14-63 to
7-64. Deserted Stone United States Army General Hospital 8-63.
Arrested at Alexandria Virginia 4-1-63 returned to prison.
Transferred to Veterans' Reserve Corps Madison Indiana 7-10-64 after
sick Hospital since 2-64
Nickless (Nicholas, Nichols), Francis M
Fayetteville, 19, 5-4, Farmer
Transferred United States Army 10-20-62
Nugent, Thomas M N
Promoted to Sergeant 7-4-62
Palmer, John
Resigned as Sergeant 11-15-61 into ranks
Patterson, William
Fayetteville, 21, 5-10, Farmer
POW at Winchester. Parolled Gainesville Virginia
9-1-62, Fort Delaware Delaware, Camp Chase Columbus Ohio, Camp Lew
Wallace Ohio 10-31-62, and parole camp at Indianapolis Indiana
1-24-63. Injured knee Indianapolis 2-15-63 in accident--severely cut
with axe. Deserted Indianapolis 2-20-63. Returned to regiment 4-1-63;
Discharged Stafford Court House Virginia 4-24-63 for disability:
tuberculosis & injuries. Later service 136th Indiana Infantry;
Mustered out 9-2-64. Died Grassy Missouri 7-28-1921
Phillips, Daniel
Sheridan, Lucas County (Iowa), 26, 5-6, Carpenter
Wounded at Antietam. Transferred to Veterans' Reserve
Corps Washington DC 7-1-63 after sick in Emory United States Army
General Hospital Washington since 1-18-63: Mustered out Hartford
Connecticut 8-31-64. Died Mitchell County Kansas 9-17-83
Phillips, George W
Trinity Springs (Martin), 25, 5-10, Farmer
Wounded at Antietam right leg, United States Army
Field Hospital Smoketown Maryland, United States Army General
Hospital No 2, City Hotel Branch Frederick Maryland. Returned to
regiment 1-2-63. Discharged Stafford Court House Virginia 4-24-63
wounds: severe supporation; Died 8-6-66, buried Fayetteville Indiana
Old Union Christian Church Cemetery
Pohlman (Phalman), H C F L
Brownstown (Jackson), 41, 5-5, Farmer
Discharged Fairfax Station Virginia 12-27-62
disability: chronic hepititis & diarrhea, dyspepsia in severe
form, dragging out miserable existence in camp
Quackenbush, Ebenezer
Promoted to Corporal 1-25-62
Rayburn (Reyburn), Stephen J
Promoted to Sergeant 9-7-61
Reynolds (Rindels), Edward E
Bedford, 20, 5-9, Farmer
Detached service at 2nd Div United States Army General
Hospital Alexandria Virginia St Paul's Branch 4-11-63. Returned to
regiment. Wounded at New Hope Church--ball in back & neck.
Cumberland United States Army General Hospital Nashville Tennessee,
Totten General Hospital Louisville Kentucky. Mustered out
Indianapolis Indiana 10-6-64. Died Longton Kansas 12-17-1925
Schardein, Adam
Promoted to Corporal 3-20-62
Schneider, Henry Louis
Nassau (Country), 31, 5-8, Clock Maker
Detached service with Ambulance 3 & 4-62. Missing
at Winchester. Returned to regiment 62. Injured spine 8-17-62 during
midnight march from Culpeper Virginia--fell into dry ditch 6' deep.
No conveyance, he was left to his fate. Discharged Philadelphia
Pennsylvania 4-18-63 after sick in Saint Elizabeth's Hospital
Washington DC, Seminary Hospital Alexandria Virginia, Satterlee
United States Army General Hospital West Philadelphia Pennsylvania
since 9-3-62, disability: injured spine
Simpson, Samuel
Bedford, 13, s, 5-4.5, Farmer
Wounded at Resaca--gunshot right thigh bullet never
removed. General Field Hospital Resaca Georgia. United States Army
General Hospital Chattanooga Tennessee. No 4 United States Army
General Hospital Murfreesboro Tennessee. Mustered out Indianapolis
Indiana 10-5-64. Youngest member of the regiment (birthday 5-28-48).
Died Bedford Indiana 3-26-1927, buried Bedford Green Hill Cemetery
Skinner, George A (F)
Jackson County, 18, 5-8, Farmer
Transferred to United States Army 10-24-62 Company A,
Battalion of Engineers. Deserted 11-18-65. Died Brownstown Indiana
4-27-77
Slider, Wesley
Bedford, 18, s, 5-6, Blacksmith
Wounded at Antietam. Died at No 1 United States Army
General Hospital Frederick Maryland 4-3-63 of disease: chronic
diarrhea & phthisis. Buried Antietam National Cemetery
Smith, Hezekiah R
Bedford, 20, 5-10, Farmer
Detached as Brigade Teamster 11-21-61 to 10-63.
Mustered out. Died Chicago Illinois 5-16-1925
Smith, Lorenzo Dow
Juliette, 18, 6-0, Farmer
Discharged Alexandria Virginia 1-5-63 for disability.
Died at home 2-10-63
Smith, William A
Martin County, 40, 5-7, Painter
Deserted at McDowell Hospital Fort Schuyler New York
4-4-63 after sick in Hospital Alexandria Virginia, Washington DC, and
New York, New York since 7-10-62. Recovered at Marion County Illinois
3-24-64, sent to St Louis Missouri. General Court Martial 3-24-64,
forfeit all pay to 3-24-64 then $10 per month for 6 months also to
serve govt for 11 months, 22 days after expiration of enlistment.
Returned to regiment 5-10-64. Veteran. Missing at Peach Tree Creek.
Fate Unknown
Smith, William Henry
Juliett, 18, 5-11, Farmer
Killed at Antietam. Buried Antietam National Cemetery
Steel(Steele), William D
Heltonsville, 23, m, 6-1, Farmer
Court Martialed at Tullahoma Tennessee 10-17-63 for
failure to salute a Lieutenant Colonel passing guard post while on
duty--forfeit $2 per month for 1 month, no guard duty for 1 month -
picket duty instead. Severely wounded at Resaca--gunshot to right
hand. Cumberland United States Army General Hospital Nashville
Tennessee. Returned to regiment 5-27-64. Veteran, transferred to 70th
Indiana Infantry then consolidated with 33rd Indiana Infantry.
Mustered out 7-21-65. Died 9-26-1908
Stephenson, George H
Promoted to Corporal 3-7-63
Stephenson, William H
Promoted to Corporal
Sutton (Sutfon), John
Bedford, 21, 5-11, Farmer
Deserted at Hagerstown Maryland 6-17-62
Thompson, Lewis (Louis) B
Heltonsville, 18, 5-8, Farmer
Wounded at Antietam--left thigh. 1st Corps General
Field Hospital Sharman House. Hospital Boonsboro Maryland.
Transferred to United States Army 10-24-62
Thompson, William
Heltonsville, 18, 5-4.5, Farmer
Deserted Culpeper Virginia 8-15-62
Tinder, Nathan
Brownstown (Jackson), 18, 5-10, Farmer
Died Frederick Maryland 2-11-62 of disease. Buried
Antietam National Cemetery
Tunney (Tumey), Elijah
Promoted to Corporal 3-20-62
Turner, Sashwell
Bedford, 21, s, 5-8, Farmer
Wounded at Cedar Mountain--shell to left hip. POW at
Cedar Mountain, recaptured by Union forces at Gordonsville Virginia.
Field Hospital Culpeper Virginia. Convalescent Camp Alexandria
Virginia. Returned to regiment 10-62. Transferred to United States
Army 10-22-62 Company A, Battalion of Engineers. Discharged at West
Point New York 2-3-65. Died Columbia Pennsylvania 10-23-1913, buried
Columbia Mt Bethel Cemetery
Turner, Smith
Springville, 26, 5-9, Farmer
Arrested 6-30-62. Wounded at Cedar Mountain--shell to
back of kidneys. Deserted from United States Army General Hospital
West's Building Baltimore Maryland 1-16-63. Discharged at
Convalescent Camp Alexandria Virginia 5-6-63 after sick Kallorama
(Eruptive Fever) at United States Army General Hospital Washington
DC, Alexandria Virginia since 9-5-62, disability: extreme debility
from smallpox & chronic diarrhea. Later service 117th Indiana.
Deserted 12-2-63, arrested 6th District Indiana 2-8-64, delivered to
Post at Indianapolis Indiana. Deserted again 6-8-64 while in
confinement awaiting transportation to regiment. Enlisted for bounty
in 120th Indiana Infantry, then deserted 1 month later 2-1-64. Later
enlisted for bounty in 67th Indiana Infantry, 136th Indiana Infantry,
145th Indiana Infantry - deserted from each. Member who enlisted in
most Union Army units - 6 (deserted from each); Died at Avoca Indiana
2-19-97
Umphress (Umphries)(Humphreys), Peter M
Bryantsville, 20, s, 5-8, Farmer
Detached service with Pioneers 3 to 4-62. Detached
service as Provost Marshal guard 4 to 5-62. POW at Front Royal
Virginia 5-24-62. Parolled Richmond Virginia 9-7-62, Fort Delaware,
Delaware 9-17-62, Camp Parole Annapolis Maryland 12-22-62. Returned
to regiment 1-5-63. Wounded at Chancellorsville--right cheek.
Severely wounded at Gettysburg--gunshot perforated right side of
abdomen. 1st Division/12th Corps General Field Hospital Gettysburg
Pennsylvania. Died Gettysburg 7-4-63 of wounds. Buried Gettysburg
National Cemetery
Waughtell, Abraham (Abruham)
Brownstown (Jackson), 31, 5-9, Farmer
Wounded at Chancellorsville--right breast slight.
Deserted Indianapolis Indiana 3-24-64, at expiration of furlough
failed to report to regiment. Arrested Vallonia Jackson County
Indiana 5-25-64. Returned to Regiment 6-20-64. Court Martialed
9-25-64--forfeit $10 per month for 10 months. Veteran, transferred to
70th Indiana Infantry then consolidated with 33rd Indiana Infantry.
Mustered out 7-21-65
Wells (Wills), Elihu M
Promoted to Corporal 1-25-62; Reduced ranks from
Corporal 3-62
Whitted (Whitler), Silas Newton
Promoted to Sergeant 9-7-61
Wilder, Austin N
Reduced to ranks from Corporal 12-11-61
Williams, Adam
Fayetteville, 25, 6-1, Farmer
Died at Camp Halleck Maryland 12-9-61 of congestion of
lungs. Buried Fayetteville Indiana Old Union Christian Church
Cemetery. Brother of Daniel B Williams Company D
Williams, Laban (Laben)
Promoted to Corporal 3-7-63
Williams, Rufus
Fayetteville, 18, s, 5-10, Farmer
Wounded at Winchester--spent minie ball. Wounded at
Antietam--shell left side. Hospital Boonsboro Maryland. No 5 United
States Army General Hospital Frederick Maryland. United States Army
Convalescent Hospital Patterson Park Baltimore Maryland. Returned to
regiment 12-62. Wounded at Gettysburg--severe gunshot to right thumb.
1st Division/12th Corps General Field Hospital & United States
Army Hospital Gettysburg Pennsylvania. Hospital Baltimore Maryland.
Returned to regiment. Wounded at New Hope Church--slight. Mustered
out. Died St Petersburg Florida 10-10-1926, buried St Petersburg
Younger, John
Leatherwood PO, 22, 6-0, Blacksmith
POW at Winchester, imprisoned Lynchburg Virginia. Died
Lynchburg 9-10-62. Buried Poplar Grove Virginia National Cemetery
RECRUITS (PRIVATES)
Ash, Charles M
Daviess County, 18, s, 5-5, Farmer
Mustered in 9-2-62. Severely wounded at
Resaca--buckshot left shoulder, ball lodged in neck. United States
Army General Hospital Bridgeport Alabama. No 19 United States Army
General Hospital Nashville Tennessee. Clay United States Army General
Hospital Lousiville Kentucky. Jefferson United States Army General
Hospital Jeffersonville Indiana. United States Army General Hospital
Madison Indiana. Transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry then
consolidated with 33rd Indiana Infantry. Mustered out 6-8-65. Died at
Chicago Kentucky 4-7-1904
Asher, John L (S)
Owen County, 28, s, 6-0, Farmer
Mustered in 3-22-64. Severely wounded at
Resaca--gunshot back of neck & shoulder, entered left side just
above scapula, emerged at similar joint on right side. Cumberland
United States Army General Hospital Nashville Tennessee. Totten
United States Army General Hospital Louisville Kentucky. United
States Army General Hospital Madison Indiana. Transferred to 70th
Indiana Infantry then consolidated with 33rd Indiana Infantry.
Mustered out 7-21-65. Died 7-10-96
Berkshire, George W
Daviess County, 18, 5-4, Printer
Mustered in 3-3-62. Detached as service clerk with
Provost Marshall's office 5-16-62. Discharged Washington DC 9-1-62
for disability: chronic rheumatism
Bryant, William H
Bedford, 29, s, 5-9, Farmer
Mustered in 9-2-62. Missed Peach Tree Creek.
Transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry. Mustered out 6-8-65. Died
2-7-1912, buried Bryantsville Indiana Bryantsville Cemetery
Chandler, Thomas
36, 5-11, Carpenter
Mustered in 8-27-62; No further record
Duzan (Dugan), Samuel A
Martin County, 21, m, 5-8, Farmer
Mustered in 9-11-62. Transferred to 70th Indiana
Infantry. Injured in accident--gunshot to left knee. Mustered out
Madison Indiana 6-9-65
Fiddler, Joseph, Jr
Lawrence County, 18, s, 5-6, Farmer
Mustered in 8-27-62. Killed at Antietam 3 weeks after
Mustered in. Buried Antietam National Cemetery. Brother of
Christopher & John Fiddler Company D. "Joe"
Grace,Elias
Cape May County (New Jersey), 31, 5-6.5, Farmer
Severely wounded at Antietam--gunshot lost left arm.
United States ArmyField Hospital Smoketown Maryland. Discharged
Smoketown 12-6-62 wounds. Died at Oakland City Indiana 10-26-1908
Greenwood, Richard Henry
Daviess County, 25, m, 5-10, Farmer
Mustered in 8-25-62. Wounded at Antietam--gunshot to
groin. No 2 & No 5 United States Army General Hospital Frederick
Maryland & Philadelphia Pennsylvania. United States Army General
Hospital Fairfax Seminary Alexandria Virginia. Returned to regiment
8-63. Transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry. Mustered out 6-8-65. Died
at Elnora Indiana 5-25-1926, buried Washington Indiana Oak Grove
Cemetery
Hall, Thomas
Tuscarora County (Ohio), 26, m, 5-10, Farmer
Wounded at Antietam--gunshot right side. No 2 United
States Army General Hospital Hospital Frederick Maryland. Returned to
regiment. Wounded at Gettysburg--gunshot to bowels. Died at
Gettysburg Pennsylvania 7-4-63 of wounds
Kilgore, Benjamin Franklin
Mustered in 7-15-62. Promoted to Corporal 11-15-62
Kimbrell (Kimball), John
Madison (Kentucky), 19, 5-6, Farmer
Mustered in 8-15-62. Deserted at Chancellorsville. POW
US Ford Virginia 5-7-63, imprisoned at Richmond Virginia 5-9-63.
Parolled City Point Virginia 5-15-63, Camp Parole Annapolis Maryland
5-18-63, & Camp Morton Indianapolis Indiana 6-3-63. No further
record
Myers (Meyres), Joseph(Josephus) D
Jackson County, 20, 5-10, Farmer
Mustered in 8-14-62. Wounded at Antietam--gunshot
through left calf part of bone carried away. 2nd Division/2nd Corps
General Field Hospital Huffman House Antietam Maryland. Hospital
Frederick Maryland. Patent Office United States Army General Hospital
Washington DC. Discharged Indianapolis Indiana 4-7-63 for wounds:
wound open, unable to march. Saw battle 1 month after Mustered in.
Died Wathena Kansas 12-8-1925
Park (Parks), John
Ninevah Township (Johnson), 20, 5-8, Farmer
Mustered in 4-4-64. Died United States Army General
Hospital No 2 Chattanooga Tennessee 10-28-64 chronic diarrhea
Seegar (Sugar), Michael
Lawrence County, 22, 5-3, Stonemason
Mustered in 3-27-62. Recruit for 16th Indiana Infantry
but assigned to 27th. Died at Winchester Virginia 6-27-62 of typhoid
White, Elijah,
Lawrence County, 25, 6-0, Farmer
Mustered in 9-6-62. Slightly wounded at
Chancellorsville--left arm. Transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry.
Mustered out 6-8-65. Captured flag of 38th Alabama Infantry Regiment
at Resaca. Saw battle 11 days after Mustered in. Died 10-12-1902
Williams, Daniel B
Prior service with another unit. Mustered in 8-15-62.
Promoted to Corporal 3-7-63
Williams, Eldridge
Lawrence County, 22, s, 5-9, Farmer
Prior service with another unit. Mustered in 8-15-62.
Wounded at Antietam--thigh & wrist. Hospital Boonsboro Maryland.
No 4 United States Army General Hospital Frederick Maryland. Died
Frederick 11-12-62 of wounds. Buried Fayetteville Indiana Old Union
Christian Church Cemetery. Wounded 1 month after Mustered in
Williams, George W (M)
Lawrence County, 18, s, 5-6, Farmer
Mustered in 3-29-62. Recruit for 16th Indiana Infantry
but assigned to 27th. Wounded at Antietam. Transferred to United
States Army 10-62 Battery M, 4th US Artillery. Mustered out
Bridgeport Alabama 3-27-65. Died Connersville Indiana 1-6-1933,
buried Lyonsville Indiana Union Cemetery
* For regimental totals: Balsley, Joseph is counted with
Company H; Cassady, John A with Company D; Fesler, George L with
Company E; and Nugent, Thomas M N with Company H
COMPANY D
FINAL DISPOSITION OF MEMBERS DURING
SERVICE WITH 27TH INDIANA
Killed in Action (13): Atchison, William B (on detached
service); Beavers, Bloomfield; Cassady, John A *; Cavins, Edwards M;
Culbertson, James; Donica, Georg W; Fiddler, Joseph Jr; Henshaw,
John; Lewis, Samuel R; Lewis, William; Lynn, Josephus Daniel; Smith,
William Henry; Williams, Laban
Died of (Mortal) Wounds (9): Allbright, Henry; Fiddler,
William; Hall, Thomas; Mulky, William E; Rayburn, Stephen J;
Schardein, Adam; Tunney, Elijah; Umphress, Peter M; Williams,
Eldridge
Died of Disease/Sickness (11): Anderson, Enoch; Bowden,
John; Brothers, John; Carter, David; Conrad, Daniel R; Davis, Perry;
Kern, Samuel F; Leach, Meredith W; Slider, Wesley; Tinder, Nathan;
Williams, Adam
Died of Unknown Causes (2): Isaac, Peter (POW); Younger,
John (POW)
Killed During Detached Service with Another Unit (1):
Atchison, William B
Missing (2): Schneider, Henry Louis (returned); Smith,
William A
Transferred to United States Army (10): Artillery - Dodson,
James; Williams, George W; Engineers - Jackson, John M; Knight, John
W; Litton, James; Moran, Timothy; Riggins, James; Skinner, George A;
Turner, Sashwell; Wells, Elihu
Discharged (28): Alexander, James; Banks, Andrew J;
Berkshire, George W; Bridwell, John; Callahan, Elisha B; Clampitt,
Elihu; Crawford, Elijah S; Davis, Jehu; Davis, Leonard; Dodd, Leroy
S; Douglas, Francis M; Fesler, George L *; Fiddler, Christopher
Columbus; Garrett, John P; Grace, Elias; Hoskins, Edward A; Johnson,
Clemens; Myers, Josephus; Palmer, John; Patterson, William; Phillips,
George W; Pohlman, H C F L; Reynolds, William K; Schneider, Henry
Louis; Smith, Lorenzo Dow; Turner, Smith; Whitted, Silas Newton;
Wilder, Austin N; Williams, Daniel B
Resigned (3): Buhler, Theodore E; Kern, James N; Peters,
Thomas M
Transferred to Veterans Reserve Corps (4): Cooper, Jonathan
A; Neiman, Henry; Phillips, Daniel; Potter, Flavius
Veterans (6) Transferred to 70th Indiana (5): Burk, James;
Reed, John; Smith, William A (not transferred to 70); Steel, William
D; Stephenson, William H; Waughtell, Abraham
Recruits Transferred to 70th Indiana (7): Ash, Charles M;
Asher, John L; Bryant, William H; Duzan, Samuel A; Greenwood, Richard
H; White, Elijah
Mustered Out with Regiment (9): Balsley, Joseph; Box,
Thomas J; Carter, Bricen; Neal, Asa; Quackenbush, Ebenezer
(Louisville); Seibert, James M; Smith, Hezekiah R; Stephenson, George
H; Williams, Rufus
Not Mustered Out with Regiment (in hospital or otherwise),
Mustered out Later (4): Johnson, James M (Nashville Tennessee);
Kerr, Thomas M; Reynolds, Edward (Indianapolis Indiana); Simpson,
Samuel (Indianapolis)
Deserted (10): Branhum, Robert; Branhum, William; Kimbrell,
John; Neiman, Henry; Patterson, William; Rayburn, Stephen J; Smith,
William A; Sutton, John; Thompson, William; Waughtell, Abraham
(returned to)
Wounded in Action, not Mortally (52 for 69 times):
Alexander, James; Balsley, Joseph H * (2 battles); Ash, Charles M;
Asher, John L; Box, Thomas (2 battles); Bridwell, John; Burk, James;
Clampitt, Elihu; Cooper, Jonathan A (2 battles); Crawford, Elijah S;
Davis, Leonard; Dodson, James; Douglas, Francis M; Donica, George W;
Fesler, George L *; Fiddler, Christopher Columbus; Garrett, John P;
Grace, Elias; Greenwood, Richard H; Hall, Thomas; Johnson, Clemens;
Johnson, James M (2 engagements); Kilgore, Benjamin F (3 battles);
Mulky, William E; Myers, Joseph D; Neal, Asa; Nugent, Thomas M N *;
Palmer, John; Phillips, Daniel; Phillips, George W; Quackenbush,
Ebenezer (2 battles); Rayburn, Stephen J; Reynolds, Edward E;
Schardein, Adam; Seibert, James M (3 battles); Simpson, Samuel;
Slider, Wesley; Steel, William D; Stephenson, George H (2 battles);
Stephenson, William H (2 battles); Thompson, Lewis B; Tunney, Elijah
(3 battles); Turner, Sashwell; Turner, Smith; Umphress, Peter M;
Waughtell, Abraham; Whitted, Silas Newton; Wells, Elihu M; White,
Elijah; Wilder, Austin N; Williams, Daniel B (2 battles); Williams,
Eldridge; Williams, George W; Williams, Laban; Williams, Rufus (4
battles)
Prisoners of War (13): Allbright, Henry; Box, Thomas J;
Clampitt, Elihu; Davis, Leonard; Isaac, Peter; Kimbrell, John;
Litton, James; Mulky, William E; Neal, Asa; Patterson, William;
Turner, Sashwell; Umphress, Peter M; Younger, John
Injured (6 for 7 times): Crawford, Elijah S; Davis,
Leonard; Duzan, Samuel A; Garrett, John P; Patterson, William;
Whitted, Silas (2 times)
Number of Men Who were Casualties: 68 (2-66)
Prior Civil War Service (2): Williams, Daniel B; Williams,
Eldridge
Later Service with Another Unit (6): Buhler, Thomas E;
Callahan, Elisha B; Palmer, John; Patterson, William; Reynolds,
William K; Turner, Smith
NUMBERS AND STATISTICS
Original Members: Officers = 3
Enlisted = 100
Total 103
Recruits = 19
Total Members = 122
Members in Each Rank: Officers = 12; Non-Commissioned
Officers = 43; Other Enlisted = 112
Total 167
Marital Status (Verified): Married = 17; Single = 27
Average Height: Overall = 5-8.8 (68.8S) (114)
Median = 5-8.8 (68.8S)
Average Age: Overall = 23.5 years (120)
Officers = 28.0 years
Enlisted = 23.1 years
Median = 21.0 years
Occupations:
Manual Labor = 94
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Artisan = 25
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Farmer = 94
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Clock Maker = 1
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Saddler = 1
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Miller = 5
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Painter = 3
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Transportation = 2
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Stonemason = 1
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Brick Maker = 1
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Teamster/Wagoner = 2
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Carpenter = 3
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Plasterer = 1
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Millwright = 1
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Professional = 1
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Weaver = 1
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Minister = 1
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Printer = 1
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Cooper = 1
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White Collar = 1
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Tailor = 1
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Merchant = 1
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Blacksmith = 4
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