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Sgt Joshua J Bender

Birth	:	15 Jun 1844 Columbia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	28 Aug 1921 Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Fulton Lutheran Cemetery, Roelyn, Webster County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4263992, -94.3688965
Description	:	COB 14 IA INF∼Born June 15, 1844, Columbia County, Pennsylvania. Sergeant, Cos. B and H, 14th Iowa Infantry, War of the Rebellion. Enlisted October 16, 1861, resident of Madison Township, Jones County, Iowa. Missing in action at Shiloh, Tennessee, April 6, 1862. Re-enlisted December 1, 1863, discharged August 8, 1865, at Davenport, Iowa. Blacksmith, Wyoming, Iowa. Married Luella Arnold in 1864, two children were born to their marriage: Celiny and Harman, Luella died in 1870. Married Anna E. Bender in 1871, they had one child: Laura. Provided by k bonnett: Civil War Veteran Co H 14th Iowa Infantry ------- From military records: Bender, Joshua.Age 18.... Read More	COB 14 IA INF∼Born June 15, 1844, Columbia County, Pennsylvania. Sergeant, Cos. B and H, 14th Iowa Infantry, War of the Rebellion. Enlisted October 16, 1861, resident of Madison Township, Jones County, Iowa. Missing in action at Shiloh, Tennessee, April 6, 1862. Re-enlisted December 1, 1863, discharged August 8, 1865, at Davenport, Iowa. Blacksmith, Wyoming, Iowa. Married Luella Arnold in 1864, two children were born to their marriage: Celiny and Harman, Luella died in 1870. Married Anna E. Bender in 1871, they had one child: Laura. Provided by k bonnett: Civil War Veteran Co H 14th Iowa Infantry ------- From military records: Bender, Joshua.Age 18. Residence Madison,Ia. Nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted Oct.16, 1861. Mustered Nov. 6, 1861. Missing in action April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn. POW/paroled via prisoner exchange Promoted Corporal April 1, 1863. Re-enlisted Dec. 1, 1863. Promoted Sergeant Nov. 15, 1864; Discharged Aug. 8, 1865, end term of service, Davenport, Iowa. ------------ Based on enlistment, his service included battles of Ft Henry,Tn(Feb 6), Ft Donelson,Tn(Feb 16) and Shiloh,TN(Apr 6-7, 1862). The 8th, 12th & 14th Iowa comprised 4/5ths of the troops in "The Hornet's Nest" at Shiloh. They held their ground for 10 hours against attack after attack allowing the Union time to bring reinforcements to rear lines and snatch victory from defeat. Finally surrounded by 10 times their number and out of ammunition they had no choice but to throw down their arms and surrender only to see many of their number shot down with their arms in the air. The majority of all three regiments were captured. The enlisted men were sent to various prisons in Alabama & Georgia suffering great privation. They were paroled and exchanged at various times in 1862. In 1863, the 14th was reunited and reorganized at Davenport,IA. Duty at Cairo,IL until Jan 1864. Participated in the Red River Campaign Mar 10 May 22 1864. This included Ft DeRussey, Battle of Pleasant Hill, Cane River Crossing, Occupation of Alexandria, Mansura. March through Arkansas and Missouri in pursuit of Price Sep 17 Oct 25. Most unit members recruited in 1861 mustered out Nov 16 1864. However, newer recruits and some veterans were consolidated to two companies and assigned duty at Springfield,IL til Aug 1865. (Info from "The Union Army" published 1908)

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Where is Sgt Joshua J Bender's memorial?
Sgt Joshua J Bender's memorial is located at: Fulton Lutheran Cemetery, Roelyn, Webster County, USA.
When did Sgt Joshua J Bender death?
Sgt Joshua J Bender death on 28 Aug 1921 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.4263992
Longitude: -94.3688965

Family Members:

Parent

Jacob Bender

(1801 - 1873)

Mary Pealer Bender

(1808 - 1890)

Spouse

Luella M Arnold Bender

(1850 - 1870)

Ann Eliza Richardson Bender

(1840 - 1925)

Siblings

Elizabeth Bender Crawford

(1827 - 1907)

Sarah Ann Bender McCalmant

(1830 - 1901)

Catherine Bender Countryman

(1832 - 1901)

John Bender

(1835 - 1917)

Isaac Bender

(1839 - 1868)

Joseph Clinton Bender

(1847 - 1870)

Children

Hiram John Bender

(1867 - 1950)

Elvira E. Bender

(1868 - 1869)

Laura E. Bender Brandsma

(1876 - 1961)

Adelbert Bender

(1878 - 1879)

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Coordinate: 42.4263992, -94.3688965

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14. Elkhorn Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4276120, -94.2329690

15. Elkhorn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4277992, -94.2328033

16. Old Lizard Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5249720, -94.3141340

17. Cedar Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3456001, -94.4644012

18. Webster County Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4563710, -94.2181420

19. Graceland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4275017, -94.2127991

20. Burns Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5015907, -94.2166061

23. Saint Olafs Cemetery
Fort Dodge, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5017014, -94.2153015

24. Willowledge Cemetery
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