Sirel Chilson

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Sirel Chilson was an 1st Lieutenant and Adjutant in the 24th Michigan Infantry.

Antebellum

War Career

  • Enlisted on August 5, 1862 in the 24th Michigan Infantry / Company D at Van Buren, Michigan
  • Mustered in on August 13, 1862 for a 3 year term of service
  • 19 years old
  • Clerk for Brigade Quartermaster from January 10, 1863 to September -, 1863
  • Corporal
  • Commissioned 1st Lieutenant and Adjutant on September 1, 1863
  • Discharged to accept promotion on September 15, 1863
  • Mustered September 15, 1863
  • Killed in action on June 18, 1864 at the Battle of Petersburg

Post-War Career

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