Benson, John T. (Civil War Record)

BENSON

Posted By: Linda Linn (email)
Date: 7/15/2010 at 00:10:22

"U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles
about John T Benson
Name: John T Benson
Residence: Farmersburg, Iowa
Age at Enlistment: 29
Enlistment Date: 15 Aug 1862
Rank at enlistment: Private
State Served: Iowa
Was Wounded?: Yes
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company E, Iowa 27th Infantry Regiment on 29 Aug 1862.
Promoted to Full 7th Corporal on 13 Jan 1863.
Promoted to Full 6th Corporal on 18 Mar 1863.
Promoted to Full 5th Corporal on 15 Apr 1863.
Promoted to Full 3rd Corporal on 15 Oct 1864.
Promoted to Full 4th Corporal on 02 Jun 1864.
Promoted to Full 2nd Corporal on 20 Nov 1864.
Promoted to Full 5th Sergeant on 01 Jul 1865.
Mustered out on 08 Aug 1865 at Clinton, IA.

Birth Date: abt 1833
Sources: Roster & Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of Rebellion"