Worn soldier boots, helmet, and dog tags

George Unland

Birth Year: 1839
Birth Place: Germany
Residence at Enlistment: Cass County, IL
Regiment(s): Co A, 114th IL Inf;115th VRC
Military Notes:

Entered service in Aug 1862; wounded in 1863 at Jackson, MS; transferred to veteran reserve corps 30 Sep 1864.

Death Year: 1926
Death Place: Hemet, CA
Burial Place: Arlington, NE
Cemetery Name: Arlington Cemetery
Find-a-Grave#: 42973483
Spouse(s): Philippine Ludwig (m. 1868 in McDonough County, IL)
Remarks: Draft registration rolls indicate a residence in Arenzville township during his active duty.

Alt name: George Fred Unland; Gehard Frederick Unland. Muster rolls describe him as “single, farmer.” After the war, he moved to NE. Cass County Draft Registration rolls show a Fred Unland, resident of Arenzville township, with service in the 114th IL Inf.