Companies: A, A,C,E,F,G,H,I (Union County)
Companies: B and D, were mixed with some men from Union, Alexander, Jackson and Johnson (Counties)
Company K: Pulaski County
Basically the problem with Southern Illinois, going back 20-40 years, many Kentucky and Tennessee people moved into Southern Illinois.
The 109th pretty much deserted in a Six month period. Another Illinois regiment did the same. To the point, Grant had to step in and disband both regiments.
The Blue&Grey magazine did a great job on "Holly Springs" but leaves questions to who lost flags and who captured flags.
Have a good morning, Charles
Shawn Prouty