Born in Switzerland, immigrated with parents via LeHarve to New Orleans in 1853. Enlisted Cape Girardeau, Co D, 1st Artillary Oct 7 1861, dischrged Hunstville Alabama Oct 7, 1864 at expiration of 3 year enlistment. Brothers Frederick (Fritz) and Jacob were in 56th EMM and Fritz ended up in 8th PEMM. All are buried in Salem Cemetery. None have military markers.
John R.