Saturday, April 20, 2013

Pvt. Robert Penman


Pvt. Robert Penman


5th Ill. Light Artillery
Three Years Service
Renwick’s Elgin Battery
   Enlisted Aug. 16, 1862.
   Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
   Mustered In at Elgin Nov. 15, 1862
   On the resignation of Capt. Renwick in May of 1863 Capt. Andrew Wood takes command and the battery is renamed;
Wood's Battery
   Filed charges in Dec. of 1863 with the Kane County Board of Supervisors against Capt. Renwick for absconding with his $60 signing bounty.
   Mustered Out July 18, 1865.

Known Actions;
Kingston, NC            Nov. 24, 1863
Mossy Creek, Tenn. Dec. 28, 1863
Wise’s Forks, NC      March 7, 1864
Bennett’s House, NC April 26, 1864
Raleigh, NC              April 13, 1865

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