Co A 103rd Illinois
Residence LEWISTOWN, FULTON CO, IL Age 19 Height 5'6 1/2 Hair DARK Eyes DARK Complexion DARK Marital Status N/A Occupation FARMER
Nativity FULTON CO, IL
Service Record
Joined MAR 21, 1864 CANTON, IL
Joined By LT STOCKDALE Period 3 YRS
Muster In MAR 21, 1864 CAMP BUTLER, IL
KILLED JUN 27, 1864 AT KENESAW MOUNTAIN
-ILSOS
JONES, T S
PVT US ARMY
CIVIL WAR
DATE OF DEATH: 06/27/1864
BURIED AT: SECTION A SITE 594
-VA grave locator
…we remained in reserve until the morning of June 27, 1864, on which day, at 8 a.m., the Second Brigade moved farther to the right and near the center of the Federal line, and, forming line of battle, the One hundred and third Illinois on the left of the brigade, advanced to the assault upon the rebel works, which were situated upon a high ridge of rocks, very difficult of ascent. The distance to the works was about 800 yards, and the ground over which the troops were compelled to pass was covered with thick undergrowth of brush and vines. Owing to these obstructions the line became badly broken and disorganized. As the column approached within sight of the works the enemy opened a galling fire, killing and wounding many, Lieutenant-Colonel Wright among the number wounded ; but. nothing daunted, the brave men rushed forward, and gained the edge of the hill. The colors of the One hundred and third Illinois Volunteers were planted within thirty yards of the works. The regiment remained in the position gained for about three-quarters of an hour, when orders were received to fall back. The line was again formed near the original starting point, and then advanced to within 150 yards of the rebel defenses, and threw up rifle-pits, and there remained unmolested until evening, when the brigade was moved to the rear, in reserve, where the troops remained inactive until the morning of the 4th of July, on which day the enemy evacuated and retired across the Chattahoochee River…
-The War of the Rebellion : a compilation of the official records ... Ser.1 v.38 pt.3, page 326
Residence LEWISTOWN, FULTON CO, IL Age 19 Height 5'6 1/2 Hair DARK Eyes DARK Complexion DARK Marital Status N/A Occupation FARMER
Nativity FULTON CO, IL
Service Record
Joined MAR 21, 1864 CANTON, IL
Joined By LT STOCKDALE Period 3 YRS
Muster In MAR 21, 1864 CAMP BUTLER, IL
KILLED JUN 27, 1864 AT KENESAW MOUNTAIN
-ILSOS
JONES, T S
PVT US ARMY
CIVIL WAR
DATE OF DEATH: 06/27/1864
BURIED AT: SECTION A SITE 594
-VA grave locator
…we remained in reserve until the morning of June 27, 1864, on which day, at 8 a.m., the Second Brigade moved farther to the right and near the center of the Federal line, and, forming line of battle, the One hundred and third Illinois on the left of the brigade, advanced to the assault upon the rebel works, which were situated upon a high ridge of rocks, very difficult of ascent. The distance to the works was about 800 yards, and the ground over which the troops were compelled to pass was covered with thick undergrowth of brush and vines. Owing to these obstructions the line became badly broken and disorganized. As the column approached within sight of the works the enemy opened a galling fire, killing and wounding many, Lieutenant-Colonel Wright among the number wounded ; but. nothing daunted, the brave men rushed forward, and gained the edge of the hill. The colors of the One hundred and third Illinois Volunteers were planted within thirty yards of the works. The regiment remained in the position gained for about three-quarters of an hour, when orders were received to fall back. The line was again formed near the original starting point, and then advanced to within 150 yards of the rebel defenses, and threw up rifle-pits, and there remained unmolested until evening, when the brigade was moved to the rear, in reserve, where the troops remained inactive until the morning of the 4th of July, on which day the enemy evacuated and retired across the Chattahoochee River…
-The War of the Rebellion : a compilation of the official records ... Ser.1 v.38 pt.3, page 326
Co A 103rd Illinois
Residence LEWISTOWN, FULTON CO, IL Age 19 Height 5'6 1/2 Hair DARK Eyes DARK Complexion DARK Marital Status N/A Occupation FARMER
Nativity FULTON CO, IL
Service Record
Joined MAR 21, 1864 CANTON, IL
Joined By LT STOCKDALE Period 3 YRS
Muster In MAR 21, 1864 CAMP BUTLER, IL
KILLED JUN 27, 1864 AT KENESAW MOUNTAIN
-ILSOS
JONES, T S
PVT US ARMY
CIVIL WAR
DATE OF DEATH: 06/27/1864
BURIED AT: SECTION A SITE 594
-VA grave locator
…we remained in reserve until the morning of June 27, 1864, on which day, at 8 a.m., the Second Brigade moved farther to the right and near the center of the Federal line, and, forming line of battle, the One hundred and third Illinois on the left of the brigade, advanced to the assault upon the rebel works, which were situated upon a high ridge of rocks, very difficult of ascent. The distance to the works was about 800 yards, and the ground over which the troops were compelled to pass was covered with thick undergrowth of brush and vines. Owing to these obstructions the line became badly broken and disorganized. As the column approached within sight of the works the enemy opened a galling fire, killing and wounding many, Lieutenant-Colonel Wright among the number wounded ; but. nothing daunted, the brave men rushed forward, and gained the edge of the hill. The colors of the One hundred and third Illinois Volunteers were planted within thirty yards of the works. The regiment remained in the position gained for about three-quarters of an hour, when orders were received to fall back. The line was again formed near the original starting point, and then advanced to within 150 yards of the rebel defenses, and threw up rifle-pits, and there remained unmolested until evening, when the brigade was moved to the rear, in reserve, where the troops remained inactive until the morning of the 4th of July, on which day the enemy evacuated and retired across the Chattahoochee River…
-The War of the Rebellion : a compilation of the official records ... Ser.1 v.38 pt.3, page 326
Residence LEWISTOWN, FULTON CO, IL Age 19 Height 5'6 1/2 Hair DARK Eyes DARK Complexion DARK Marital Status N/A Occupation FARMER
Nativity FULTON CO, IL
Service Record
Joined MAR 21, 1864 CANTON, IL
Joined By LT STOCKDALE Period 3 YRS
Muster In MAR 21, 1864 CAMP BUTLER, IL
KILLED JUN 27, 1864 AT KENESAW MOUNTAIN
-ILSOS
JONES, T S
PVT US ARMY
CIVIL WAR
DATE OF DEATH: 06/27/1864
BURIED AT: SECTION A SITE 594
-VA grave locator
…we remained in reserve until the morning of June 27, 1864, on which day, at 8 a.m., the Second Brigade moved farther to the right and near the center of the Federal line, and, forming line of battle, the One hundred and third Illinois on the left of the brigade, advanced to the assault upon the rebel works, which were situated upon a high ridge of rocks, very difficult of ascent. The distance to the works was about 800 yards, and the ground over which the troops were compelled to pass was covered with thick undergrowth of brush and vines. Owing to these obstructions the line became badly broken and disorganized. As the column approached within sight of the works the enemy opened a galling fire, killing and wounding many, Lieutenant-Colonel Wright among the number wounded ; but. nothing daunted, the brave men rushed forward, and gained the edge of the hill. The colors of the One hundred and third Illinois Volunteers were planted within thirty yards of the works. The regiment remained in the position gained for about three-quarters of an hour, when orders were received to fall back. The line was again formed near the original starting point, and then advanced to within 150 yards of the rebel defenses, and threw up rifle-pits, and there remained unmolested until evening, when the brigade was moved to the rear, in reserve, where the troops remained inactive until the morning of the 4th of July, on which day the enemy evacuated and retired across the Chattahoochee River…
-The War of the Rebellion : a compilation of the official records ... Ser.1 v.38 pt.3, page 326
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