21st Illinois Infantry

From Helderberg Hilltowns of Albany County, NY

21st Illinois Infantry

  • Charles West a native of Berne who went to Illinois and enlisted in the 21st IL Infantry Company C where he was stricken with disease and was discharged for that disability on February 18, 1864 . He returned home after his discharge and died on July 22, 1864 as a result of that disease. He was survived by his parents and one sister.