Enlisted as a Private, Company G, 7th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, the famous "Iron Brigade" of the Army of the Potomac.
Mustered in 18 Aug 1861.
KIA at Antietam, 17 Sep 1862.

**Supporting documents found at Family Search: LHM3-CVN

Carried on the Regimental rolls as John TOPPING. Records of his service use Topping. It isn't until his body is recovered from Antietam that the name changes and all records that have to do with burial/memorials list Tapping.

Enlisted & was mustered to active service 18 Aug 1861 to Co. G; 7th Infantry Regiment; Wisconsin Volunteers. He was and remained a Private. He was shown to have come from Grand Rapids, Wisconsin.

Killed in action at Antietam 17 Sep 1862. He was originally buried at the battlefield and later removed to Antietam National Cemetery.

His widow, Margaret, received a widow's pension #3237.

Enlisted as a Private, Company G, 7th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, the famous "Iron Brigade" of the Army of the Potomac.
Mustered in 18 Aug 1861.
KIA at Antietam, 17 Sep 1862.

**Supporting documents found at Family Search: LHM3-CVN

Carried on the Regimental rolls as John TOPPING. Records of his service use Topping. It isn't until his body is recovered from Antietam that the name changes and all records that have to do with burial/memorials list Tapping.

Enlisted & was mustered to active service 18 Aug 1861 to Co. G; 7th Infantry Regiment; Wisconsin Volunteers. He was and remained a Private. He was shown to have come from Grand Rapids, Wisconsin.

Killed in action at Antietam 17 Sep 1862. He was originally buried at the battlefield and later removed to Antietam National Cemetery.

His widow, Margaret, received a widow's pension #3237.