Thomas Bintlif was the brother of General James Bintlif. He enlisted on August 20, 1862, and died of a gunshot wound at the battle of Prairie Grove. He served as 1st Lt. in Company I, 20th Wisconsin Infantry.
"The loss of Lieut. Bintliff, to his company and regiment, is irreparable. He was an excellent officer, and everything that he did was done correctly. He was a genial companion, and many a happy hour have I spent in his society, listening to his interesting conversation. He was greatly beloved by all who knew him. He died as he lived, a noble specimen of what I consider the highest type of manhood- a Christian soldier."
- Captain Edward G. Miller, Co. G, 20th Wisconsin Infantry
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"I have the honor to say to you that he was a brave man, and fell on the battlefield while gallantly leading the charge of Co. I, with the balance of the 20th, which was so nobly done in the terrific battle. His first wound was received in the right shoulder while he was lying down with the rest, receiving the fire of the rebels. Presently the order was given to fall back, at which moment he received another shot in the back of the head, which killed him instantly. The enemy then rushed forward to that point, stripping him of everything he had about him, his sword, belt, revolver, cap, shoes, and everything he had in his pockets. Lt. Bintliff was a noble officer, and very highly esteemed by his fellow officers, and all who knew him. Agreeable in his bearing, correct in his duties, and never complaining of our hardships, but always at his post, ready for his duty. He was universally lamented by all, and was in fact one of the very best officers in the Regiment."
- Captain William Harlocker, Company I, 20th Wisconsin Infantry
"The loss of Lieut. Bintliff, to his company and regiment, is irreparable. He was an excellent officer, and everything that he did was done correctly. He was a genial companion, and many a happy hour have I spent in his society, listening to his interesting conversation. He was greatly beloved by all who knew him. He died as he lived, a noble specimen of what I consider the highest type of manhood- a Christian soldier."
- Captain Edward G. Miller, Co. G, 20th Wisconsin Infantry
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"I have the honor to say to you that he was a brave man, and fell on the battlefield while gallantly leading the charge of Co. I, with the balance of the 20th, which was so nobly done in the terrific battle. His first wound was received in the right shoulder while he was lying down with the rest, receiving the fire of the rebels. Presently the order was given to fall back, at which moment he received another shot in the back of the head, which killed him instantly. The enemy then rushed forward to that point, stripping him of everything he had about him, his sword, belt, revolver, cap, shoes, and everything he had in his pockets. Lt. Bintliff was a noble officer, and very highly esteemed by his fellow officers, and all who knew him. Agreeable in his bearing, correct in his duties, and never complaining of our hardships, but always at his post, ready for his duty. He was universally lamented by all, and was in fact one of the very best officers in the Regiment."
- Captain William Harlocker, Company I, 20th Wisconsin Infantry
Thomas Bintlif was the brother of General James Bintlif. He enlisted on August 20, 1862, and died of a gunshot wound at the battle of Prairie Grove. He served as 1st Lt. in Company I, 20th Wisconsin Infantry.
"The loss of Lieut. Bintliff, to his company and regiment, is irreparable. He was an excellent officer, and everything that he did was done correctly. He was a genial companion, and many a happy hour have I spent in his society, listening to his interesting conversation. He was greatly beloved by all who knew him. He died as he lived, a noble specimen of what I consider the highest type of manhood- a Christian soldier."
- Captain Edward G. Miller, Co. G, 20th Wisconsin Infantry
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"I have the honor to say to you that he was a brave man, and fell on the battlefield while gallantly leading the charge of Co. I, with the balance of the 20th, which was so nobly done in the terrific battle. His first wound was received in the right shoulder while he was lying down with the rest, receiving the fire of the rebels. Presently the order was given to fall back, at which moment he received another shot in the back of the head, which killed him instantly. The enemy then rushed forward to that point, stripping him of everything he had about him, his sword, belt, revolver, cap, shoes, and everything he had in his pockets. Lt. Bintliff was a noble officer, and very highly esteemed by his fellow officers, and all who knew him. Agreeable in his bearing, correct in his duties, and never complaining of our hardships, but always at his post, ready for his duty. He was universally lamented by all, and was in fact one of the very best officers in the Regiment."
- Captain William Harlocker, Company I, 20th Wisconsin Infantry
"The loss of Lieut. Bintliff, to his company and regiment, is irreparable. He was an excellent officer, and everything that he did was done correctly. He was a genial companion, and many a happy hour have I spent in his society, listening to his interesting conversation. He was greatly beloved by all who knew him. He died as he lived, a noble specimen of what I consider the highest type of manhood- a Christian soldier."
- Captain Edward G. Miller, Co. G, 20th Wisconsin Infantry
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"I have the honor to say to you that he was a brave man, and fell on the battlefield while gallantly leading the charge of Co. I, with the balance of the 20th, which was so nobly done in the terrific battle. His first wound was received in the right shoulder while he was lying down with the rest, receiving the fire of the rebels. Presently the order was given to fall back, at which moment he received another shot in the back of the head, which killed him instantly. The enemy then rushed forward to that point, stripping him of everything he had about him, his sword, belt, revolver, cap, shoes, and everything he had in his pockets. Lt. Bintliff was a noble officer, and very highly esteemed by his fellow officers, and all who knew him. Agreeable in his bearing, correct in his duties, and never complaining of our hardships, but always at his post, ready for his duty. He was universally lamented by all, and was in fact one of the very best officers in the Regiment."
- Captain William Harlocker, Company I, 20th Wisconsin Infantry
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