Compiled Military Service Record
of Thomas Jefferson Van Hon
155th Illinois Infantry
From the National Archives in Washington, D.C.
Viewed and Transcribed July 15, 2002 by Robin
Ingle
Thos. J. Vanhon (sic) appears with rank of Pvt on
Muster and Descriptive Roll of a Detachment of U.S. Vols. forwarded for the
155 Regt Ill Inf. Roll dated Camp Butler Ill. Feb. 19, 1865. Where born
Delaware Co. Penn. Age 26 y'rs; occupation photographer. When enlisted Feb 9,
1865. Where enlisted Ashley Ill. For what period enlisted 1 years. Eyes Drk;
hair Drk. Complexion Drk; height 5 ft 11 1/2 in. When mustered in Feb 19,
1865. Where mustered in Camp Butler Ill. Where credited Residence Harristown
Macon Co., Ill, 7 C.D. [Transcriptionist's note 7 C.D. = 7th
Congressional District.]
Thomas J. Vanhorn (sic), Sergt, Co. H, 155
Reg't Illinois Infantry. Appears on Company Muster and Descriptive Roll of the
organization named above. Roll dated Comp Butler Ill., Feb 28, 1865. Where
born Delaware, Pa. Age 26 years; occupation Artist. When enlisted Feb. 9,
186(blank). Where enlisted Ashley. For what period enlisted 1 years. Eyes Dk;
hair Dk. Complexion Dk; height 5 ft., 11 1/2 in. When mustered in Feb 19,
186(blank). Where mustered in Camp Butler. Remarks: Residence -- Harristown
Macon Co. Ill, 7 Dist.
Thomas J. Vanhon (sic), Sergt., Co. H, 155th Reg't
Illinois Infantry. Appears on Company Muster Roll for Feb 28 to Apl 30, 1865.
Present.
Thomas J. Vanhon (sic), 2Sergt, Co. H, 155 Reg't
Illinois Infantry, appears on Company Muster Roll for May & June, 1865.
Remarks: Transferred May 1, 1865 from Co. to Non Com Staff by order of
Colonel Sn*
*Roll mutilated
Thomas J. Vanhorn (sic), Rank QMSgt., 155 Reg't
Ill Inf. Appears on Field and Staff Muster Roll for May & June, 1865.
Present. Remarks: Promoted from Sergt. in Co. H May 1/65 by order of Col G.A.
Smith Comdg Regt.
Thomas J. Vanhon (sic), Sergt, Co. H, 155 Reg't
Illinois Infantry. Age 26 years. Appears on Co. Muster-out Roll dated
Murfreesboro, Tenn., Sept. 4, 1865. Remarks: Transferred.
Thomas J. Van Horn (sic), Rank QMSgt, 155 Reg't
Ill Inf. Age 26 years. Appears on Field and Staff Muster-out Roll of the
organization named above. Roll dated Murfreesboro, Tenn., Sep 4, 1865.
Muster-out to date Sep. 4, 1865. Last paid to Apr 30, 1865. Clothing account:
Due soldier $24.65. Bounty paid $33 1/3; due $33 1/3. Remarks: Promoted from
Sergt in Co H of this Commd May 1/65 and transferred to NonCom Staff by order
of G.A.Smith Col. Comdg Regiment
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