Polk County IA Archives Obituaries.....MARDIS, SAMUEL  June 1, 1862
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 "AMERICAN PATRIOTISM" OR, MEMOIRS OF 'COMMON MEN.'" by LEONARD BROWN, 1869
SAMUEL MARDIS,
AGE, twenty-nine; residence, Agency Prairie, Lee Township,  Polk County, Iowa;
native of Illinois; enlisted January 20, 1862, and died of mumps in steamboat
hospital, June 1, 1862, at Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., and was buried on the hill
at the Landing. He participated in the battle of Pittsburg Landing, April 6th
and 7th, 1862. He was a kind husband and father - greatly attached to his
family. He left a wife and six children. "A faithful soldier and good man," says
Captain Studer, “anxious to perform his duties thoroughly. When he enlisted he
left behind him a wife and several small children, wholly depending on him for
support. He was a high-minded soldier, knew no fear, was kind and courteous and
very pleasant among all. At Shiloh he fought most bravely, remaining with his
company throughout that battle."
	Lieutenant Wilkins's testimony is the same as that of Captain Studer.


Additional Comments:
This is taken from "AMERICAN PATRIOTISM" OR, MEMOIRS OF 'COMMON MEN.'" by
LEONARD BROWN, published by Redhead & Wellslager, 41 Court Ave.Des Moines,IA. 1869.
This book contains remembrances of fallen soldiers from Polk County during the
Civil War. This includes some genealogical material as well.

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