BOWMAN, John A.

IL 81st Inf Co G. Residence: Marion, Williamson County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Brickmason. Age 25. Married. Blue eyes, auburn hair, light complexion, 5’7”. Enlisted for three years on 2 Aug 1862 at Carbondale, Illinois. Mustered 25 Aug 1862 at Camp Aune, Illinois. Private. Promoted to Corporal. Mustered out 5 Aug 1865 at Vicksburg, Mississippi. Sources: (ILSA reel 7 p16)