Worn soldier boots, helmet, and dog tags

John Morrison

Birth Year: 1842
Birth Place: England
Residence at Enlistment: Arenzville, IL
Regiment(s): Co K, 101st IL Inf
Military Notes:

Mustered in 1862, enrolled in Co K, 101st IL Inf; died 18 Apr 1864 at Bridgeport, AL. Burial records show he was originally buried at Carpenters, AL, and reburied at the Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Death Year: 1864
Death Place: Bridgeport, AL
Burial Place: Chattanooga, TN
Cemetery Name: Chattanooga National Cemetery
Find-a-Grave#: 78546423
Remarks: Resident of Arenzville when he entered service

Described in military rolls as single, farmer. Included on Cass County Draft Registration rolls as a resident of Arenzville township (while on active duty). In 1860 census shown in household of Eliza H. Thompson at Arenzville (with other persons named Morrison). From that household, a William Morrison, age 13, (a brother) corresponds to details for William E. Morrison below.