Civil War Service Report - Menard and Tazwell Counties, Illinois
Date: Monday, April 06, 1998 12:38 AM

The following is a report of my great-uncle's service in the Civil War: 

PEMBERTON, WILLIAM J.   Private,  Co.A Eighty Fifth Infantry, Illinois
Volunteers - a Farmer, Single Man - age 21 - Born 5 April 1840 in 
Menard Co., Illinois

Enrolled 10 August 1862 at Manito, IL 

Mustered into Service 27 August 1862 for a Term of 3 years by Capt.
Wainwright at Springfield, IL. At time of enrollment he was a resident
of Pekin, Tazewell Co., Illinois.  

Discharged for disability 24 Jan 1863 at Bowling Green, Kentucky.  He
applied for an Invalid Pension due to disabilies suffered as result of
injuries in the war.  (Pension #720959).  He was unable to earn support
because:  loss of sight in one eye; other eye defective sight; rupture
on his right side, dyspepsia & Rheumatism, left knee. 


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