Thomas resided in Warren County, Ohio from May 1855-Nov 1859 worked in a saw mill as a verification engineer. In Nov 1859 he moved to Big Mount Lee Co., IA where he worked on his father's farm(Dr. Henry Inloes Childs). At the start of the Civil War he enrolled 23 Oct 1861 Davenport, Iowa for 3 years. Co. D, 14th Regt IA, Vol. infantry. as a Corporal. While on a steam boat heading to repel the attack on Fort Henry with General Grants Army he was diagnosed with pneumonia. After the battle he left Fort Henry in the care of Dr. Heaskins, to Fort Donelson. His lungs were damaged due to the severe bronchitis, dampness and cold weather. Thomas returned to his unit, promoted to 5th sergeant, March 1862. On April 1862 the battle of Shiloh broke out. He served in a division commanded by Gen. Prentess which entered the Hornet's Nest. He was captured during the battle, and was subsequently confined at Montgomery, Alabama until May 1862. He was then transferred to Macon, GA. Then to the Belle Isle Prison Richmond VA until his parole to Aiken's Landing VA on Oct 1862, Then sent to Camp Parole Annapolis MD then to Benton Barracks MO on 17 Nov 1862. He rejoined the 14th as 3rd Sergeant, May 1863. Then mustered out of the Regt. Aug 1863 for promotion to 1st Lt of the 56th USColored Infantry formerly known as the 3rd Alabama Infantry ( African Descent). He took command of company F. The regiment was assigned to the 7th Corps Dept. of Arkansas Eastern District. His regiment was assigned to Helena, Arkansas to stand post & garrison duty. He saw action at Indian Bay April 1864, Muffleton Lodge Jun1864, Wallace's Ferry July 1864, Big Creek Jul 1864, Sep 1864.
He was diagnosed with bilious fever, granted a leave of absence, he went home. While home he was treated by Dr. L.J. Rogers and deemed him unfit for further duty. He then submitted his formal letter of resignation to Lt. Colonel M. Reed, commanding officer of the 56th USCT in Helena, Arkansas, dated 10 Dec 1864. He died of lung disease, a lingering casualty of the Civil War. Submitted by Dick Childs
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He was diagnosed with bilious fever, granted a leave of absence, he went home. While home he was treated by Dr. L.J. Rogers and deemed him unfit for further duty. He then submitted his formal letter of resignation to Lt. Colonel M. Reed, commanding officer of the 56th USCT in Helena, Arkansas, dated 10 Dec 1864. He died of lung disease, a lingering casualty of the Civil War. Submitted by Dick Childs
.
Thomas resided in Warren County, Ohio from May 1855-Nov 1859 worked in a saw mill as a verification engineer. In Nov 1859 he moved to Big Mount Lee Co., IA where he worked on his father's farm(Dr. Henry Inloes Childs). At the start of the Civil War he enrolled 23 Oct 1861 Davenport, Iowa for 3 years. Co. D, 14th Regt IA, Vol. infantry. as a Corporal. While on a steam boat heading to repel the attack on Fort Henry with General Grants Army he was diagnosed with pneumonia. After the battle he left Fort Henry in the care of Dr. Heaskins, to Fort Donelson. His lungs were damaged due to the severe bronchitis, dampness and cold weather. Thomas returned to his unit, promoted to 5th sergeant, March 1862. On April 1862 the battle of Shiloh broke out. He served in a division commanded by Gen. Prentess which entered the Hornet's Nest. He was captured during the battle, and was subsequently confined at Montgomery, Alabama until May 1862. He was then transferred to Macon, GA. Then to the Belle Isle Prison Richmond VA until his parole to Aiken's Landing VA on Oct 1862, Then sent to Camp Parole Annapolis MD then to Benton Barracks MO on 17 Nov 1862. He rejoined the 14th as 3rd Sergeant, May 1863. Then mustered out of the Regt. Aug 1863 for promotion to 1st Lt of the 56th USColored Infantry formerly known as the 3rd Alabama Infantry ( African Descent). He took command of company F. The regiment was assigned to the 7th Corps Dept. of Arkansas Eastern District. His regiment was assigned to Helena, Arkansas to stand post & garrison duty. He saw action at Indian Bay April 1864, Muffleton Lodge Jun1864, Wallace's Ferry July 1864, Big Creek Jul 1864, Sep 1864.
He was diagnosed with bilious fever, granted a leave of absence, he went home. While home he was treated by Dr. L.J. Rogers and deemed him unfit for further duty. He then submitted his formal letter of resignation to Lt. Colonel M. Reed, commanding officer of the 56th USCT in Helena, Arkansas, dated 10 Dec 1864. He died of lung disease, a lingering casualty of the Civil War. Submitted by Dick Childs
.
He was diagnosed with bilious fever, granted a leave of absence, he went home. While home he was treated by Dr. L.J. Rogers and deemed him unfit for further duty. He then submitted his formal letter of resignation to Lt. Colonel M. Reed, commanding officer of the 56th USCT in Helena, Arkansas, dated 10 Dec 1864. He died of lung disease, a lingering casualty of the Civil War. Submitted by Dick Childs
.
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THOMAS HENRY CHILDS 1ST LIEUTENANT 56 USCT
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Thomas Henry Childs, enlisted as Corporal 23 Oct 1861 14th Iowa. Re joined as 14 th as a 3rd Sergeant 1 May 1863-18 Aug 1863. Promoted to 1st Lieut 56 USCT 18 Aug 1863. Oct 15 1891
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