I suggest he order Cornelius' service records, including pension papers, if applicable, through the service noted in the red enclosed box above. These papers should provide a ton of information.
George Martin
775-626-1767
Cornelius Fitzgerald
Residence Lincoln IL; 22 years old.
Enlisted on 8/5/1862 as a Private.
On 9/17/1862 he mustered into "G" Co. IL 106th Infantry
He was discharged for wounds on 8/31/1865
He was listed as:
* Wounded 1/7/1865 (place not stated) (Severe wound in left leg, amputated)
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- Illinois: Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men
- The Medical and Surgical History of the Civil War
January 7, 1865 -- Skirmish in Johnson County, Ark.
See also: http://logan.ilgenweb.net/106.htm
It appears that he had a brother, or kin, also in Co. G, Patrick
Patrick Fitzgerald
Residence Lincoln IL;
Enlisted on 8/5/1862 as a Private.
On 9/17/1862 he mustered into "G" Co. IL 106th Infantry
He was discharged for disability on 1/10/1863
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- Illinois: Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men
ILLINOIS
ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTH INFANTRY
(Three Years)
One Hundred and Sixth Infantry.- Col., Robert B. Latham;
Lieut.-Cols., George H. Campbell, Henry Yates, Jr., John M.
Hurt, Charles H. Miller; Maj., John M. Hurt. The rivalry cre-
ated under the call for soldiers in July, 1862, influenced the
people of Logan county to endeavor to make up a complete regi-
ment, notwithstanding four full companies had already been en-
listed in the county and that their depleted ranks had been
filled by recruits from the same. Within 30 days from July 15,
eight companies were enlisted from the county, when Co. A from
Sangamon county, and Co. K from Menard county, made the regi-
ment complete. It went into camp at Lincoln on Aug. 15, and
was mustered into the U. S. service Sept. 18. It moved from
camp Nov. 7 via St. Louis to Columbus Ky., arriving on Nov. 10,
and moved thence to Jackson, Tenn. In December Jackson was at-
tacked by Gen. Forrest and Cos. C and G surrendered without re-
sistance. Cos. H and I were also attacked by Gen. Forrest at
the Obion river bridge on the Mobile & Ohio railroad, but the
Confederates were finally repulsed with severe loss. On the
night of Dec. 20, part of Co. C was attacked in a block house
at Carroll Station, and after a severe fight of several hours
drove the enemy off, after killing and wounding quite a number.
The regiment took part in the siege of Vicksburg, the battle of
Clarendon, and performed service at Devall's Bluff, Pine Bluff.
Benton, Hot Springs, Lewisburg, St. Charles, Dardanelle and
Brownsville. It was mustered out on July 12, 1865, at Pine
Bluff, Ark., and arrived at Camp Butlers Ill., July 24, where
it received final pay and discharge.
Source: The Union Army, vol. 3
06th REGIMENT INFANTRY.
Organized at Lincoln, Ill., and mustered in September 18, 1862. Moved to Columbus, Ky., November 7-10; thence to Jackson, Tenn. Attached to District of Jackson, Tenn., Left Wing 13th Army Corps (Old), Department of the Tennessee, to December, 1862. 4th Brigade, District of Jackson, 16th Army Corps, to March, 1863. 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 16th Army Corps, to May, 1863. 1st Brigade, Kimball's Provisional Division, 16th Army Corps, to July, 1863. 1st Brigade, Kimball's Division, District of Eastern Arkansas, to August, 1863. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, Arkansas Expedition, to November, 1863. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, Army of Arkansas, to January, 1864. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 7th Army Corps, Dept. of Arkansas, to May, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 7th Army Corps, to July, 1865.
SERVICE.--Assigned to Provost duty at Jackson, Tenn., and as railroad guard along Mobile & Ohio R. R. till March, 1863. Repulse of Forest's attack on Jackson December 20, 1862. Railroad crossing Forked Deer River December 20 (Cos. "H," "I" and "K"). Moved to Bolivar, Tenn., March, 1863; thence to Vicksburg, Miss., May 31. Siege of Vicksburg, Miss., June 9-July 4. Surrender of Vicksburg July 4. Ordered to Helena, Ark., July 29; thence moved to Clarendon, Ark., August 13, and to Duvall's Bluff August 22. Steele's Expedition against Little Rock, Ark., September 1-10. Bayou Fourche and capture of Little Rock September 10. Duty there till October 26. Pursuit of Marmaduke's Forces October 26-November 1. Duty at Little Rock, Duvall's Bluff, Hot Springs, Lewisburg, St. Charles, Dardanelles and Brownsville, Ark., till July, 1865. Operations against Shelby north of the Arkansas River May 13-31, 1864. Action at Clarendon June 25-26. Scouts from Pine Bluff toward Camden and Monticello January 26-31, 1865. Expedition from Little Rock to Mt. Elba January 22-February 4, 1865. Mustered out July 12 and discharged at Springfield, Ill., July 24, 1865.
Regiment lost during service 3 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 7 Officers and 188 Enlisted men by disease. Total 198.
Source: Dyer's Compendium