Wilbert L. Whiting

Residence Walnut Grove IL;
Enlisted on 8/10/1861 as a Private.
On 8/10/1861 he mustered into "C" Co. IL 42nd Infantry
He Re-enlisted on 2/16/1864
He was Killed on 5/16/1864 at Calhoun, GA

He was born November 30th, 1845, and enlisted in defense of the union August 10, 1861, when he was but 15 years old. It will be seen hereinafter that his made him a veteran soldier before he reached the age of 19 years. He then re-enlisted for the war, receiving $400 bounty with 30 days' furlough. This was on March 02, 1864. He returned to his regiment and started with Sherman on his march to the sea. This time, however, the fates ordained that he was to forfeit his young life in defense of his country. He fell at Calhoun, Ga., May 16, 1864. Being under age, he had never as yet cast a vote in deciding the politics of his country, but for all that was a patriot of the first standing. His remains lie at rest, over which a monument has been erected to his memory, in the Altona Cemetery.
Will's parents were Henry K. Whiting and Mary Philleo.
Will is buried in the Altona Cemetery along with his parents and his brother who fought on the Confederate side of the Army.

Wilbert L Whiting