Oliver H. Dennis

Oliver H. Dennis born in Canada - enlisted May 25, 1861 in Illinois , 8th infantry, company E later he was transferred to company I & company F-assigned to 1st division of army of West Virginia.

Then Nov. 19, 1863 he became part of the Illinois 17th infantry, company D. 

Discharged as Sgt.

Another relative Alexander Dennis ( believed to be Olivers brother ) enlisted Aug. 15,1862 in Illinois 127th infantry company C.

He was sent by the army to memphis and was assigned  to the 1st brigade 2nd division 15th army then a part of the army of Tenn.

He was a color Sgt. Wounded July 22, 1864 - died of wounds July 28, 1864.He was buried in Elgin, Ill where he was survived by his wife and several young children.

Is it anyone thats have more information about Oliver H. Dennis or Alexander Dennis.
It can be all frome letters photo or other information that´s can help Judy Nielsen to get more information about his great grandfather please contact me


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