Index for Civil War (1861-1865)

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

Thomas Jackson

(1840 — 1904)

Enlisted in 1862; mustered out 13 Sep 1865 at Camp Harker, TN.

John Henry Joeckel

(1835 — 1922)

Record of service not yet identified and possibly could be found under an alternate spelling of his surname; the 1920 federal census identiffies him as “CW” (Civil War) veteran.

Peter Karr

(1818 — ?)

Entered service Aug 1862; discharged Dec 1863 at Mound City , IL for disability.

Joseph S. Kenworthy

(1841 — 1874)

Entered service Aug 1862; discharged Oct 1863 at Columbus, KY for disability.

Henry A. Kircher

(1841 — 1908)

Entered service in Apr 1861 and mustered into Co A, 9th IL Inf; mustered out in July 1861; reenlisted in 12th MO Inf as Sgt. in Co A. Was promoted to acting 2nd Lt of Co A in Jan 1862; 2nd Lt of Co K, Mar 1862; 1st Lt of Co K in Sep 1862; Capt in Sep 1863. He was in battles at Pea Ridge, Vicksburg, and Chattanooga. He was severely wounded in the Battle of Ringgold, GA on 27 Nov 1863. His left leg and right arm were amputated as a result of his wounds. Mustered out 3 Sep 1864.

George F. Klinstiber

(1840 — 1923)

Entered service in 1861; mustered out as corporal in 1864.

William Kraft

(1845 — 1909)

Entered service Mar 1865 and mustered out Dec 1865 at Pine Bluff, AR

Edward Kuechler

(1841 — 1930)

Entered service in Aug 1863; wounded at Vicksburg, MS, on 19 May 1863; discharged with wounds at St. Louis, MO, on 19 Dec 1863.

George W. Leonard

(1841 — 1917)

Joined 11 Mar 1865; mustered out 4 Oct 1865 at Memphis, TN.