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Pvt. William H. Sisson; Co. G, 41st Illinois Infantry; died 15Jan1940, 92.3 years of age
New US Department of Veterans' Affairs 'American Civil War' marker. Set on 10 x 13 x 2.5 inch dimensioned stone footing, leveled, and plumbed. [ Dimension sandstone provided by Tribble Stone, Boulder, CO 80302. ] Alternative surnames 'Sissom' :Illinois Civil War Veterans Database. William Sisson enlisted as a Private on 26July1861. William Sisson served 28+ months in Illinois 41st Infantry; Aug1861 to Dec1863. While Sisson was in service, the ILL 41 INF was engaged in three battles which had a decisive influence on a campaign and a direct impact on the course of the war: At the Battle of Shiloh, Tenn, the Regiment fought at the "hornet's nest"; in the first day's fight, the Regiment was under fire fully 6 hours and lost about 200 in killed and wounded. Additionally, in the charge of Pugh's Brigade during the siege of Jackson, MS, in July1863, the IL 41 INF lost a total of 202 (59.7%) of the 338 present, killed, wounded, and prisoners. Sisson was discharged for wounds on 11Dec1863. Sources |
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