He was one of the first to respond to President Lincoln's call for volunteers. He enlisted in Company C, First Missouri Volunteers, age 21, and was involved a number of battles. At the battle of Wilson's Creek MO he was badly wounded, suffering the loss of a leg. He went on to marry, have 3 children, and own his own cigar-making company.∼46th Iowa Inf.
He was one of the first to respond to President Lincoln's call for volunteers. He enlisted in Company C, First Missouri Volunteers, age 21, and was involved a number of battles. At the battle of Wilson's Creek MO he was badly wounded, suffering the loss of a leg. He went on to marry, have 3 children, and own his own cigar-making company.∼46th Iowa Inf.
Inscription
Co. A.; 1 Mo. L. A.
Gravesite Details
He's in the Civil War section, close to the cannons.
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