Mr. Bowles' life in the army began on the 11th of August, 1862, when he enlisted in Company B, 107th Illinois Infantry, which became part of the Army of the Cumberland, 23rd Corps. He participated with his comrades in the battle of Knoxville, besides minor engagements and went all through the Atlanta campaign.
He met the enemy at Franklin, Tenn. and in the siege of Nashville and after the surrender of the city, owing to rheumatism, was incapacitated for active service in the rank and was subsequently employed in transportation duty for the Government.
He received his honorable discharge in July 1865 and returning to Illinois began the career of a farmer, in which has met with such signal [sic] success.
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He met the enemy at Franklin, Tenn. and in the siege of Nashville and after the surrender of the city, owing to rheumatism, was incapacitated for active service in the rank and was subsequently employed in transportation duty for the Government.
He received his honorable discharge in July 1865 and returning to Illinois began the career of a farmer, in which has met with such signal [sic] success.
Note: bio info provided by redshoesgirl (#46860639)
Mr. Bowles' life in the army began on the 11th of August, 1862, when he enlisted in Company B, 107th Illinois Infantry, which became part of the Army of the Cumberland, 23rd Corps. He participated with his comrades in the battle of Knoxville, besides minor engagements and went all through the Atlanta campaign.
He met the enemy at Franklin, Tenn. and in the siege of Nashville and after the surrender of the city, owing to rheumatism, was incapacitated for active service in the rank and was subsequently employed in transportation duty for the Government.
He received his honorable discharge in July 1865 and returning to Illinois began the career of a farmer, in which has met with such signal [sic] success.
Note: bio info provided by redshoesgirl (#46860639)
He met the enemy at Franklin, Tenn. and in the siege of Nashville and after the surrender of the city, owing to rheumatism, was incapacitated for active service in the rank and was subsequently employed in transportation duty for the Government.
He received his honorable discharge in July 1865 and returning to Illinois began the career of a farmer, in which has met with such signal [sic] success.
Note: bio info provided by redshoesgirl (#46860639)
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