He was captured with other members of his regiment on Sept. 24, 1864 at Athens, AL by Confederate Gen. N.B. Forrest.
He was held at Castle Morgan Prison in Cahaba, AL and released on parole in April 1865.
He survived the steamboat Sultana disaster on April 27, 1865, being taken to the Soldiers' Home in Memphis, TN after rescue.
On May 7, 1865 he reported to Camp Chase, OH (near Columbus, OH) and was mustered out of the service on June 10, 1865.
Bio provided by Find A Grave Member Gene Eric Salecker
He was captured with other members of his regiment on Sept. 24, 1864 at Athens, AL by Confederate Gen. N.B. Forrest.
He was held at Castle Morgan Prison in Cahaba, AL and released on parole in April 1865.
He survived the steamboat Sultana disaster on April 27, 1865, being taken to the Soldiers' Home in Memphis, TN after rescue.
On May 7, 1865 he reported to Camp Chase, OH (near Columbus, OH) and was mustered out of the service on June 10, 1865.
Bio provided by Find A Grave Member Gene Eric Salecker
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