Pvt. John F. Scott
The Elgin Union Gray's
Enlisted Aug. 1, 1862
A Co. 36th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Years Service
Fox River Regiment
Steedman's Brigade
Sheridan's Division
Fourth Corps
Mustered In Aug. 16, 1862.Home of record listed as Elgin, Ill's.
Issued .577 1857 P-53 Enfield Rifled Musket.
Taken prisoner at the Battle of Stones River.
Excerpt from Grandfather was a Drummer Boy, diary of Charles Stiles.
June 9, 1863
The weather is beautiful. John Aldrich and John Scott were among the returned prisoners today.
Discharged Aug. 8, 1863, reason not listed.
Known Actions;
Perryville, Ky. Oct. 8, 1862
Stones River, Tenn. Dec. 31, 1862
Tullahoma, Tenn. June 24, 1863
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