August 12, 1861 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Edward's enlistment at 44 years, 7 months, 13 days of age in the Union Army on Aug. 12, 1861 in Company A, "Wetherill Blues", 31st Regiment Penna. Volunteers, Col. D. H. Williams commanding. The regiment went to Washington DC. to protect the city and for training. Early in the war, it was re-designated the 82nd Pennsylvania Volunteers.
1861 – Union Army camp probably near Washington DC
Enlisted Union Army on Aug. 12, 1861 in Company A, "Wetherill Blues", 31st Regiment Penna. Volunteers, Col. D. H. Williams commanding. The regiment went to Washington DC. to protect the city and for training. Early in the war, it was re-designated the 82nd Pennsylvania Volunteers.
April 1863 – Probably northern Virginia, near White Oak Church
82nd Pennsylvania Volunteers-private
July 13, 1865 – Hall's Hill, VA
Edward was discharged with his Regiment on July 13, 1865 at Hall's Hill, Va. Edward returned from the War suffering from chronic diarrhea from which he never recovered and subsequently died on Sept.18, 1865 in Media PA. He was not quite 49 years old.
Edward Robinson Willis' two Civil War canteens, orginals would have been covered in felt or canvas with canvas shoulder stap, cork would abe been on chain at top of large canteen. Uses large for water and small for hot beverage if available like coffee or broth. These wer goverment issue. Folding spoon and fork were purchased at sutler's. Wooden handle is missing on one side.
Edward R. Willis enlisted at 44 years, 7 months, 13 days of age in the Union Army on Aug. 12, 1861 in Company A, "Wetherill Blues", 31st Regiment Penna. Volunteers, Col. D. H. Williams commanding. The regiment went to Washington DC. to protect the city and for training. Early in the war, it was re-designated the 82nd Pennsylvania Volunteers.The regiment was present at numerous battles including: Fair Oaks, Malvern Hill, Antietam, Chancellorsville (actually the second Battle of Fredericksburg), Gettysburg, the Wilderness, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, etc. After Antietam the regiment was part of the VI Corps of the Army of the Potomac.
Edward re-enlisted in December 30, 1863. During the early part of the war he served as an infantryman (thru the Peninsula Campaign) ,then ( probably due to his older age) he was responsible for transport and provision of the rations to the Regiment, in June 1863 he was assigned as a orderly or groom for Brigade Commander, Gen. Alexander Shaler's ho...
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