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From: Tom Elliott <>
Subject: Re: [IA-CIVIL-WAR] 21 Regiment, Iowa Infantry
Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2004 16:22:56 -0700 (PDT)
In-Reply-To: <1ca.2a3203d2.2e6cc705@aol.com>


Thanks for all of the information Sue. While I was at Andersonville George was listed with two "L"s . G.W. Trussell is on my mom' s side and because of a lot of factors that is not much info to go on.. I only have bits and pieces. I did take some pictures of the Iowa Monument and some others at Andersonville, so if anyone is interested I will be more than happy to share!!! Tom

wrote:Tom,

I located both Trussells in the rosters, but noted that Albert G. was listed
with only one "l" in his surname in the roster source I use. In the
Historical Sketch of the 17th Iowa Infantry, Colonel Hillis submitted a report
detailing the 17th Iowa's part in the battle of Champion's Hill, May 16, 1863, and
includes complimentary remarks toward Albert Trussell:

"...In conclusion, I feel that my command did their whole duty, and are
worthy of all
commendation. To my Lieutenant Colonel (Wever) and Adjutant (Woolsey) I am
greatly indebted for their daring and assistance during the engagement. Both of
these officers had their horses shot under them early in the fight. I cannot
forbear mentioning in this connection specially for great bravery First
Lieutenant C. W. Woodrow, Company K; Second Lieutenant George W. Deal, Company G.;
Second Lieutenant Tower, Company B. (whose gallantry resulted in the loss
of his leg); First Sergeant Evan E. Swearingin, Company F., and Private
Albert G. Trussel, Company G, who captured the colors and color bearer of the
Thirty-first Alabama. In the engagement I had nine companies, one company (E)
having been left back at Jackson on duty. My loss in killed, wounded and missing is
57 (25 per cent of the number engaged), as per list of casualties which I
send with this report. We captured 175 prisoners, mostly Alabama and Missouri
troops.
D. B. Hillis
Colonel Commanding Seventeenth Iowa Volunteers...."

I think Albert Trussell was at this time a Corporal rather than a Private,
however.

In reading Albert Trussell's brief bio in the Rosters, I noted he was wounded
at both Champion's Hill, MS, and Missionary Ridge, TN, then later was
captured at Tilton, GA, quite a lot to experience during his three year enlistment!
I didn't take a count (but could), but a large number of the 17th Iowa were
taken prisoner at Tilton at the same time.

It's nice to hear you're enjoying the postings! I enjoy reading them also,
as well as sharing them.

Sue

Source: "Roster and Records of Iowa Troops in the Rebellion, Vols. 1-6."
Civil War and Iowa: Greyhounds and Hawkeyes.
CD-ROM. Creston, IA: O. J. Fargo, 2000.




> Sue.. I couple of years ago I visited Andersonville and found the grave of
> my great-great grandfather George Washington Trussell. While I was there I
> was told that there was another Trussell there but all that they had was A.G.
> Trussell. He survived and was repatriated. I just looked at the link on the
> flags and saw his whole name (Albert G.) where he had captured one of the
> flags from Alabama. I really enjoy all of your postings. Please keep up the
> good work. Tom Elliott
>




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