Alexander RobertsCompany D, 81st Illinois Volunteer Infantry |
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Born - 29 September 1825 TN Father of eight. Had five children by the time he enlisted at age 39. Pictured in his Civil War uniform. Field photo taken sometime
after the Enlisted August 12, 1862 at Murphysboro, IL for a three-year
term as a Mustered in August 26, 1862 at Camp Anna, Anna, IL. Wounded during the seige of Vicksburg, Mississippi, May, 22,1863. ". . . that while engaged upon in the charge upon Vicksburg
in the State of Taken from signed testimony and affidavit of George W. Nosley,
January 13,1882, late Private Co. D 81st Illinois Vol. in the
matter of the pension Promoted March 1, 1865 to the rank of Corporal. Submitted by Tom
Roberts. |
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