Sgt. Major James McGowan, Infantry |
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James McGowan was born in May 1829 in Southern Illinois. James enlisted in the 31st Illinois Infantry in 1861 at the out break of the Civil War and was assigned to Co. D. James served as a foot soldier and a hospital orderly during his tenure with the 31st. They fought in numerous battles, some of which were Belmont, Missouri, Forts Henry and Donnelson, Corinth (with Rosecrans), Iuka and Vicksburg. |
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Pvt. James McGowan |
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James re-enlisted as a Veteran at Black Lick,
Mississippi in 1863 and finally mustered out in July 1865. James died Jan 3 1897 and is buried in Poplar
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Sergeant Major McGowen |
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Monte portrays his Great-grandfather, |
Monte McGowen
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