Worn soldier boots, helmet, and dog tags

James M. Smith

Birth Year: 1842
Birth Place: Burlington, IA
Residence at Enlistment: Arenzville, IL
Regiment(s): Co G, 34th IL Inf
Military Notes:

Entered service Mar 1861; mustered out 2 Jul 1862 with disability (severe diarrhea) at Nashville, TN. Rank: Corporal

Remarks: Resident of Arenzville when he entered service

Claimed an Arenzville residence when he enlisted; described as “single, farmer.” Additional details lacking.