Index for Civil War (1861-1865)

96 documented veterans from the Arenzville community who answered the call.

August Apple

(1845 — 1865)

Enlisted in 1861 and mustered in as a private, served the entire war; reenlisted veteran, he died 13 Apr 1865 of typhoid at Madison, IN. Rank: Sergeant.

Albert W. Arenz

(1847 — 1928)

Enlisted Feb 1864; mustered out July 1865 at Louisville, KY. He served with the rank of musician.

Fred Becker

(1833 — 1910)

Enlisted 14 Feb 1865; mustered out on 18 Sep 1865 at Nashville, TN

John Becker

(1843 — 1927)

Enlisted 14 Feb 1865; mustered out on 18 Sep 1865 at Nashville, TN

Samuel Bennett

(1845 — 1927)

Enlisted in 1863 in IL 2nd Cav; also shown enlisting on the same date in the 113th IL Inf; transferred to Co D, 120th IL Inf.

Charles Birchlin

Mustered in 2 Mar 1865 and mustered out 6 Sep 1865

James Blanford

(1846 — 1896)

Enlisted in 1862; mustered out at Vicksburg, MS on 3 Aug 1865

Mathew Bowyer

(1837 — 1904)

Corporal; mustered in 2 mar 1865; mustered out 16 Dec 1865 at Pine Bluff, AR

Peter Brim

(1841 — 1915)

Mustered in 1862, Co I, 115th IL Inf; mustered out 11 Jun 1865 at Nashville, TN. In 1903, he was a resident of Danville veterans’ home, discharged at his request. In 1904, he was admitted to the Quincy veterans’ home. At time of his death, he did not have a known residence.