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Kinsey, Matthew A. (No known Descendants/Relatives)
Born: Unknown - Died: Unknown * Residence at time of enlistment: Caledonia, Boone Co., IL
Enlisted: June 15, 1861 as a Private - Discharged Disability: November 20, 1862
Born: Unknown - Died: Unknown * Residence at time of enlistment: Caledonia, Boone Co., IL
Enlisted: June 15, 1861 as a Private - Discharged Disability: November 20, 1862
Krier, John (No known Descendants/Relatives)
Born: Unknown - Died: Unknown * Residence at time of enlistment: Lima, Grant Co., WI
Enlisted: November 16, 1864 as a Private - Mustered Out: July 14, 1865
Born: Unknown - Died: Unknown * Residence at time of enlistment: Lima, Grant Co., WI
Enlisted: November 16, 1864 as a Private - Mustered Out: July 14, 1865
Krueger, Julius G. (No known Descendants/Relatives)
Born: March 7, 1834 (Prussia) - Died: March 19, 1895 (NE) * Residence at time of enlistment: Berry, WI
Enlisted: December 20, 1861 as a Private - Mustered Out: December 20, 1864
** Buried: Humphrey City Cemetery - Humphrey, Platte Co., NE
Born: March 7, 1834 (Prussia) - Died: March 19, 1895 (NE) * Residence at time of enlistment: Berry, WI
Enlisted: December 20, 1861 as a Private - Mustered Out: December 20, 1864
** Buried: Humphrey City Cemetery - Humphrey, Platte Co., NE
Mead, Charles W. (No known Descendants/Relatives)
Born: Unknown - Died: July 1, 1863 * Residence at time of enlistment: Newark, WI
Enlisted: June 11, 1861 as a Corporal - KIA: July 1, 1863 at Gettysburg, PA
Born: Unknown - Died: July 1, 1863 * Residence at time of enlistment: Newark, WI
Enlisted: June 11, 1861 as a Corporal - KIA: July 1, 1863 at Gettysburg, PA
Metcalf, William S. (No known Descendants/Relatives)
Born: Unknown - Died: Unknown * Residence at time of enlistment: Beloit, Rock Co., WI
Enlisted: June 15, 1861 as a Private - Mustered Out: July 14, 1865
Born: Unknown - Died: Unknown * Residence at time of enlistment: Beloit, Rock Co., WI
Enlisted: June 15, 1861 as a Private - Mustered Out: July 14, 1865
Mevis, Charles A. (No known Descendants/Relatives)
Born: Unknown - Died: Unknown * Residence at time of enlistment: Unknown
Enlisted: May 5, 1861 as a Private - DESERTED: June 6, 1865
Born: Unknown - Died: Unknown * Residence at time of enlistment: Unknown
Enlisted: May 5, 1861 as a Private - DESERTED: June 6, 1865
Manning, Patrick (No known Descendants/Relatives)
Born: 1840 - Died: July 1, 1863 * Residence at time of enlistment: Manitowoc, WI
Enlisted: June 3, 1861 as a Private - KIA: July 1, 1863 at Gettysburg, PA
Born: 1840 - Died: July 1, 1863 * Residence at time of enlistment: Manitowoc, WI
Enlisted: June 3, 1861 as a Private - KIA: July 1, 1863 at Gettysburg, PA
McMahon, John (No known Descendants/Relatives)
Born: Unknown - Died: Unknown * Residence at time of enlistment: Unknown
Enlisted: July 16, 1861 as a Private - Mustered Out: July 15, 1864
WND: September 1, 1862 Chantilly, VA
Born: Unknown - Died: Unknown * Residence at time of enlistment: Unknown
Enlisted: July 16, 1861 as a Private - Mustered Out: July 15, 1864
WND: September 1, 1862 Chantilly, VA
Malone, Thomas (No known Descendants/Relatives)
Born: Unknown - Died: 1916 * Residence at time of enlistment: Arlington, Columbia Co., WI
Enlisted: March 17, 1862 as a Private into the 2nd WI Infantry, Co. H
Transferred: November 30, 1864 into the 6th WI Infantry, Co. G - Mustered Out: March 17, 1865
Born: Unknown - Died: 1916 * Residence at time of enlistment: Arlington, Columbia Co., WI
Enlisted: March 17, 1862 as a Private into the 2nd WI Infantry, Co. H
Transferred: November 30, 1864 into the 6th WI Infantry, Co. G - Mustered Out: March 17, 1865
Mann, Collins (No known Descendants/Relatives)
Born: Unknown - Died: August 28, 1862 * Residence at time of enlistment: Shirland, WI
Enlisted: June 25, 1861 as a Private - KIA: August 28, 1862 at Gainesville, VA (Brawner's Farm)
Born: Unknown - Died: August 28, 1862 * Residence at time of enlistment: Shirland, WI
Enlisted: June 25, 1861 as a Private - KIA: August 28, 1862 at Gainesville, VA (Brawner's Farm)
Lumbard, David F. (No known Descendants/Relatives)
Born: Unknown - Died: Unknown * Residence at time of enlistment: Stark, Bad Ax (Vernon) Co., WI
Enlisted: February 27, 1862 as a Private - Discharged: January 14, 1863
Re-Enlisted: January 14, 1863 into the 5th US Artillery
Born: Unknown - Died: Unknown * Residence at time of enlistment: Stark, Bad Ax (Vernon) Co., WI
Enlisted: February 27, 1862 as a Private - Discharged: January 14, 1863
Re-Enlisted: January 14, 1863 into the 5th US Artillery
Mainwald, Reinbold (Reinhold) (No known Descendants/Relatives)
Born: Unknown - Died: April 24, 1865 * Residence at time of enlistment: Jackson, WI
Enlisted: November 30, 1861 as a Private - Died of Wounds: April 24, 1865 at Washington, DC
WND: April 1, 1865 Five Forks, VA
** Buried: Arlington National Cemetery - Arlington, VA
Born: Unknown - Died: April 24, 1865 * Residence at time of enlistment: Jackson, WI
Enlisted: November 30, 1861 as a Private - Died of Wounds: April 24, 1865 at Washington, DC
WND: April 1, 1865 Five Forks, VA
** Buried: Arlington National Cemetery - Arlington, VA
Lockman, Ludwig (No known Descendants/Relatives)
Born: Unknown - Died: Unknown * Residence at time of enlistment: La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI
Enlisted: February 18, 1862 as a Private into the 2nd WI Infantry, Co. B
Transferred: November 30, 1864 into the 6th WI Infantry, Co. G - Mustered Out: February 18, 1865
WND & POW: August 28, 1862 Gainesville, VA
Born: Unknown - Died: Unknown * Residence at time of enlistment: La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI
Enlisted: February 18, 1862 as a Private into the 2nd WI Infantry, Co. B
Transferred: November 30, 1864 into the 6th WI Infantry, Co. G - Mustered Out: February 18, 1865
WND & POW: August 28, 1862 Gainesville, VA
Loesel, George (No known Descendants/Relatives)
Born: Unknown - Died: Unknown * Residence at time of enlistment: Kewaskum, Washington Co., WI
Enlisted: February 3, 1864 as a Private in the 2nd WI Infantry, Co. K
Transferred: November 30, 1864 into the 6th WI Infantry, Co. G - Discharged Disability: July 24, 1861
Born: Unknown - Died: Unknown * Residence at time of enlistment: Kewaskum, Washington Co., WI
Enlisted: February 3, 1864 as a Private in the 2nd WI Infantry, Co. K
Transferred: November 30, 1864 into the 6th WI Infantry, Co. G - Discharged Disability: July 24, 1861
Ladd, Charles (No known Descendants/Relatives)
Born: Unknown - Died: Unknown * Residence at time of enlistment: Boscobel, Grant Co., WI
Enlisted: January 2, 1864, 1864 as a Private into the 2nd WI Infantry, Co. C
Transferred: November 30, 1864 into the 6th WI Infantry, Co. G - Mustered Out: July 14, 1865
Born: Unknown - Died: Unknown * Residence at time of enlistment: Boscobel, Grant Co., WI
Enlisted: January 2, 1864, 1864 as a Private into the 2nd WI Infantry, Co. C
Transferred: November 30, 1864 into the 6th WI Infantry, Co. G - Mustered Out: July 14, 1865
Lane, Asher (No known Descendants/Relatives)
Born: Unknown - Died: Unknown * Residence at time of enlistment: Barrien Co., MI
Enlisted: June 11, 1861 as a Sergeant - Discharged Disability: December 16, 1861
Born: Unknown - Died: Unknown * Residence at time of enlistment: Barrien Co., MI
Enlisted: June 11, 1861 as a Sergeant - Discharged Disability: December 16, 1861
Lean, William H. (No known Descendants/Relatives)
Born: Unknown - Died: Unknown * Residence at time of enlistment: Milton, Rock Co., WI
Enlisted: January 5, 1864 as a Private into the 2nd WI Infantry, Co. C
Transferred: November 30, 1864 into the 6th WI Infantry, Co. G - Mustered Out: July 14, 1865
Born: Unknown - Died: Unknown * Residence at time of enlistment: Milton, Rock Co., WI
Enlisted: January 5, 1864 as a Private into the 2nd WI Infantry, Co. C
Transferred: November 30, 1864 into the 6th WI Infantry, Co. G - Mustered Out: July 14, 1865
Killum, Alonzo (No known Descendants/Relatives)
Born: Unknown - Died: Unknown * Residence at time of enlistment: Pierce Co., WI
Enlisted: June 12, 1861 as a Private - Discharged Disability: April 1, 1862
Born: Unknown - Died: Unknown * Residence at time of enlistment: Pierce Co., WI
Enlisted: June 12, 1861 as a Private - Discharged Disability: April 1, 1862
Lane, John (No known Descendants/Relatives)
Born: Unknown - Died: Unknown * Residence at time of enlistment: Barrien Co., MI
Enlisted: June 11, 18614 as a Private - Discharged Disability: January 21, 1863
WND: September 17, 1862 Antietam, MD
Born: Unknown - Died: Unknown * Residence at time of enlistment: Barrien Co., MI
Enlisted: June 11, 18614 as a Private - Discharged Disability: January 21, 1863
WND: September 17, 1862 Antietam, MD
Luschinger (Luchsinger), Fridolin (No known Descendants/Relatives)
Born: February 5, 1834 - Died: May 20, 1902 * Residence at time of enlistment: New Glarus, Green Co., WI
Enlisted: October 8, 1861 as a Private into the 2nd WI Infantry, Co. K
Transferred: November 30, 1864 into the 6th WI Infantry, Co. H as a Corporal
Transferred: November 30, 1864 into the 6th WI Infantry, Go. G - Mustered Out: July 14, 1865 as a Sergeant
WND: August 8, 1862 at Gainesville, VA (Brawner's Farm)
WND: July 1, 1863 at Gettysburg, PA
WND: October 27, 1864 at Hatcher's Run, VA
Born: February 5, 1834 - Died: May 20, 1902 * Residence at time of enlistment: New Glarus, Green Co., WI
Enlisted: October 8, 1861 as a Private into the 2nd WI Infantry, Co. K
Transferred: November 30, 1864 into the 6th WI Infantry, Co. H as a Corporal
Transferred: November 30, 1864 into the 6th WI Infantry, Go. G - Mustered Out: July 14, 1865 as a Sergeant
WND: August 8, 1862 at Gainesville, VA (Brawner's Farm)
WND: July 1, 1863 at Gettysburg, PA
WND: October 27, 1864 at Hatcher's Run, VA
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Marlett, George M. (No known Descendants/Relatives)
Born: Unknown - Died: Unknown * Residence at time of enlistment: Evansville, Rock Co., WI
Enlisted: May 22, 1861 as a Private into the 2nd WI Infantry, Co. H
Transferred: November 30, 1864 into the 6th WI Infantry, Co. G - Mustered Out: July 14, 1865
WND: July 1, 1863 at Gettysburg, PA
Born: Unknown - Died: Unknown * Residence at time of enlistment: Evansville, Rock Co., WI
Enlisted: May 22, 1861 as a Private into the 2nd WI Infantry, Co. H
Transferred: November 30, 1864 into the 6th WI Infantry, Co. G - Mustered Out: July 14, 1865
WND: July 1, 1863 at Gettysburg, PA
Mason, John (No known Descendants/Relatives)
Born: Unknown - Died: March 31, 1865 * Residence at time of enlistment: Fox Lake, Dodge Co., WI
Enlisted: April 19, 1861 as a Private into the 2nd WI Infantry, Co. A
Transferred: November 30, 1874 into 6th WI Infantry, Co. G - KIA: March 31, 1865 at Gravelly Run, VA
WND: July 1, 1863 at Gettysburg, PA
Born: Unknown - Died: March 31, 1865 * Residence at time of enlistment: Fox Lake, Dodge Co., WI
Enlisted: April 19, 1861 as a Private into the 2nd WI Infantry, Co. A
Transferred: November 30, 1874 into 6th WI Infantry, Co. G - KIA: March 31, 1865 at Gravelly Run, VA
WND: July 1, 1863 at Gettysburg, PA
Medbery, Leander L. (No known Descendants/Relatives)
Born: Unknown - Died: Unknown * Residence at time of enlistment: Shirland, WI
Enlisted: May 31, 1861 as a Corporal - Mustered Out: July 15, 1864 as a Sergeant
Born: Unknown - Died: Unknown * Residence at time of enlistment: Shirland, WI
Enlisted: May 31, 1861 as a Corporal - Mustered Out: July 15, 1864 as a Sergeant
Melly, Thomas O. (No known Descendants/Relatives)
Born: Unknown - Died: Unknown * Residence at time of enlistment: Fayette Co., IL
Enlisted: June 3, 1861 as a Private - Discharged Disability: December 3, 1862
Born: Unknown - Died: Unknown * Residence at time of enlistment: Fayette Co., IL
Enlisted: June 3, 1861 as a Private - Discharged Disability: December 3, 1862
Matrau (Matraw), Henry Clay (No known Descendants/Relatives)
Born: April 24, 1845 (Berrien Co., MI) - Died: January 5, 1917 (Windsor, Larimer and Weld Co., CO)
* Residence at enlistment: Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI
Enlisted: June 11, 1861 as a Private in the 6th WI Infantry, Co. D
Promotion: Corporal, 1st Lieutenant, Captain (of the 6th WI Infantry, Co. G)
Transfer: November 27, 1864 to the 6th WI Infantry, Co. G
Mustered Out: July 14, 1865 as a 1st Sergeant
** Buried: Wyuka Cemetery - Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE (Secion 15, Lot 5215, Grave 7)
GPS: Latitude: 40.81750, Longitude: -96.66470
Holland City News, March 12, 1896
An Infant Recruit, But Every Inch a Soldier
Henry C. Matrau Biography
Apropos of the visit of Mr. Henry Matrau to this city, we find the following in the "Chicago Times-
Herald":
There was quite a very little fellow in Company G, a farmer boy. He was not quite 16 and small for his
age—a baby faced chap. No one took a deeper interest in the drill. He missed no duty, even sought extra
duty that he might show that he was fit for a soldier and be more certain that he would be accepted.
"What are you going to do with that round faced baby?" asked a six-foot pinery man.
"Watch and see for yourself," said a G man.
"Do you think they will take me, Captain?" said the boy the morning the mustering offer arrived. "I
hope so, Henry," "Thank you, Captain," What distress there was on the little one’s face when the
mustering officer said, "Step this way young gentlemen," as Henry passed for examination.
"Are you old enough for a soldier?" "Yes, sir." "I will be 18 on my birthday, sir." "Does your Captain
want you in this regiment?" "Ask him, please." "There no better man in the company whom I think
will make a better soldier. It will please me greatly to have you muster him in, " said Capt. Northrup,
when called " We will take him," said McIntryre. And the round face boy of company G was a baby, in
fact he cried like one, but he cried for joy. He seemed only too glad to have a chance to be shot at.
Little as he was, no man in his company had a larger knapsack; he never fell out on a march, no matter
how hot the day. He never missed a battle. "Captain, there is good material in Henry for a non-
commissioned officer, said the sergeant," "Rather too young isn’t he?" "He is old enough to be as good
a soldier as there is in the regiment."
The next evening, when the regiment was on dress parade, the Adjutant read off the promotion of
Private Henry C. Matrau to be a corporal. What a hero he was at Gettysburg, in the Wilderness, and at
Spotsylvania. He had grown some, but was still a mere boy. In August, in 1864, the Captain commanding
the regiment, (the field officers were dead or prisoners) said, " Sergeant Major, I will dictate a letter to
the Governor asking for the commissioning of several officers to fill vacancies." He said among other
things, " The First and Second Lieutenants of Company G have been killed in battle. I respectfully
request that First Sergeant Henry C. Matrau be commissioned First Lieutenant of said company." The
Commissioning came in due time. That evening five of the young fellows went to the tent of one of their
number and celebrated—celebrated all night. It was at a time when the surgeons counseled against
drinking much water, and when it was easy to fill all canteens at the commissary. The next day they
went to corps headquarters, fount the mustering official, were sworn in to the service as officers, put on
soldier straps, and took their new stations. What a proud day it was for the youngster; what a handsome
officer Company G’s boy soldier made. Ah, me, that was long, long ago.
A few months later, Company G and Company D were consolidated. In the next battle the Captain was
killed; Matrau succeeded him. He was the youngest and smallest Captain the regiment ever had; it had
none braver.
I was reminded of this story of a real hero upon meeting Capt. Matrau a few days ago. He lives way out
in Nebraska; is a railroad man at Norfolk. He saw in the "Times-Herald" that one of his old brigade
commanders was to visit the State from which he enlisted and said, " Children, your mother and father
are going to be absent for a week," Then he took the train and rode 700-800 miles to meet that old
commander and other men with whom he had served his country when his country needed him.
Glorious little Matrau!
Born: April 24, 1845 (Berrien Co., MI) - Died: January 5, 1917 (Windsor, Larimer and Weld Co., CO)
* Residence at enlistment: Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI
Enlisted: June 11, 1861 as a Private in the 6th WI Infantry, Co. D
Promotion: Corporal, 1st Lieutenant, Captain (of the 6th WI Infantry, Co. G)
Transfer: November 27, 1864 to the 6th WI Infantry, Co. G
Mustered Out: July 14, 1865 as a 1st Sergeant
** Buried: Wyuka Cemetery - Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE (Secion 15, Lot 5215, Grave 7)
GPS: Latitude: 40.81750, Longitude: -96.66470
Holland City News, March 12, 1896
An Infant Recruit, But Every Inch a Soldier
Henry C. Matrau Biography
Apropos of the visit of Mr. Henry Matrau to this city, we find the following in the "Chicago Times-
Herald":
There was quite a very little fellow in Company G, a farmer boy. He was not quite 16 and small for his
age—a baby faced chap. No one took a deeper interest in the drill. He missed no duty, even sought extra
duty that he might show that he was fit for a soldier and be more certain that he would be accepted.
"What are you going to do with that round faced baby?" asked a six-foot pinery man.
"Watch and see for yourself," said a G man.
"Do you think they will take me, Captain?" said the boy the morning the mustering offer arrived. "I
hope so, Henry," "Thank you, Captain," What distress there was on the little one’s face when the
mustering officer said, "Step this way young gentlemen," as Henry passed for examination.
"Are you old enough for a soldier?" "Yes, sir." "I will be 18 on my birthday, sir." "Does your Captain
want you in this regiment?" "Ask him, please." "There no better man in the company whom I think
will make a better soldier. It will please me greatly to have you muster him in, " said Capt. Northrup,
when called " We will take him," said McIntryre. And the round face boy of company G was a baby, in
fact he cried like one, but he cried for joy. He seemed only too glad to have a chance to be shot at.
Little as he was, no man in his company had a larger knapsack; he never fell out on a march, no matter
how hot the day. He never missed a battle. "Captain, there is good material in Henry for a non-
commissioned officer, said the sergeant," "Rather too young isn’t he?" "He is old enough to be as good
a soldier as there is in the regiment."
The next evening, when the regiment was on dress parade, the Adjutant read off the promotion of
Private Henry C. Matrau to be a corporal. What a hero he was at Gettysburg, in the Wilderness, and at
Spotsylvania. He had grown some, but was still a mere boy. In August, in 1864, the Captain commanding
the regiment, (the field officers were dead or prisoners) said, " Sergeant Major, I will dictate a letter to
the Governor asking for the commissioning of several officers to fill vacancies." He said among other
things, " The First and Second Lieutenants of Company G have been killed in battle. I respectfully
request that First Sergeant Henry C. Matrau be commissioned First Lieutenant of said company." The
Commissioning came in due time. That evening five of the young fellows went to the tent of one of their
number and celebrated—celebrated all night. It was at a time when the surgeons counseled against
drinking much water, and when it was easy to fill all canteens at the commissary. The next day they
went to corps headquarters, fount the mustering official, were sworn in to the service as officers, put on
soldier straps, and took their new stations. What a proud day it was for the youngster; what a handsome
officer Company G’s boy soldier made. Ah, me, that was long, long ago.
A few months later, Company G and Company D were consolidated. In the next battle the Captain was
killed; Matrau succeeded him. He was the youngest and smallest Captain the regiment ever had; it had
none braver.
I was reminded of this story of a real hero upon meeting Capt. Matrau a few days ago. He lives way out
in Nebraska; is a railroad man at Norfolk. He saw in the "Times-Herald" that one of his old brigade
commanders was to visit the State from which he enlisted and said, " Children, your mother and father
are going to be absent for a week," Then he took the train and rode 700-800 miles to meet that old
commander and other men with whom he had served his country when his country needed him.
Glorious little Matrau!
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