Soldier Profile - Allen, Charles Richard
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| Full Name: Allen, Charles Richard |
| Home State: Illinois |
| Allegiance: Union |
| Unit/Service Branch: 2nd Cavalry |
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Charles was a farmer when the Civil War started. He enlisted in Company A, 2nd Illinois Volunteer Cavalry at the age of 22 and served from 8 August 1861 to his discharge due to expired term of enlistment on 11 August 1864.
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Letters Written by Allen, Charles Richard
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July 4th, 1863 - Vicksburg
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April 30th, 1863 - Grand Gulf
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January 1st, 1863 - Memphis, Tenn
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November 13th, 1862 - Grand Junction, Tenn.
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April 7th, 1862 - Shiloh
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February 12th, 1862 - Fort Donalson
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January 1st, 1862 - Within 15 miles of Paducah, KY
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August 1st, 1861 - Springfield IL
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