From The Lynden (WA) Tribune, Volume 5, Number 7, 8 Aug 1912, page 8
Judge F. A. Bettis, former mayor of Spokane, and whose life covered a long range of prominent service in the army and in legislative and municipal affairs, died at Long Beach, Cal., at the age of 76 years.
(submitted by: Rick Read (47476599)
Civil War Veteran
Co I 5th Iowa Infantry
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From military records:
Bettis, Frank A. Age 25.
Residence Bellevue,Ia.
Nativity Maine.
Enlisted June 24, 1861.
Mustered July 17, 1861.
Promoted Sergeant Major.
Mustered out July 31, 1864, expiration of 3 year term of service.
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Based on enlistment his service included battles of New Madrid & Island # 10, Siege of Corinth, MS (Apr 2-May 30,1862)Battle of Iuka(Sep 19) where regiment won high honors by holding its ground against four times its numbers, making 3 charges with bayonet when all ammunition was exhausted. Out of 480 engaged, the 5th lost 220 killed and wounded. Battle of Corinth (Oct 3-5 62). In 1863, ,Champion's Hill, Port Gibson, Raymond, Black River Bridge, Siege of Vicksburg,MS (May-Jun 63), Jackson,MS (Sep 63) Missionary Ridge, Chattanooga, TN (Sep-Nov 63).
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From Civil War Pension Index:
Frank applied for invalid pension Oct 24 1898 in California.
His widow, Mary E Bettis, applied Aug 12 1920 in California.
Judge F. A. Bettis, former mayor of Spokane, and whose life covered a long range of prominent service in the army and in legislative and municipal affairs, died at Long Beach, Cal., at the age of 76 years.
(submitted by: Rick Read (47476599)
Civil War Veteran
Co I 5th Iowa Infantry
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From military records:
Bettis, Frank A. Age 25.
Residence Bellevue,Ia.
Nativity Maine.
Enlisted June 24, 1861.
Mustered July 17, 1861.
Promoted Sergeant Major.
Mustered out July 31, 1864, expiration of 3 year term of service.
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Based on enlistment his service included battles of New Madrid & Island # 10, Siege of Corinth, MS (Apr 2-May 30,1862)Battle of Iuka(Sep 19) where regiment won high honors by holding its ground against four times its numbers, making 3 charges with bayonet when all ammunition was exhausted. Out of 480 engaged, the 5th lost 220 killed and wounded. Battle of Corinth (Oct 3-5 62). In 1863, ,Champion's Hill, Port Gibson, Raymond, Black River Bridge, Siege of Vicksburg,MS (May-Jun 63), Jackson,MS (Sep 63) Missionary Ridge, Chattanooga, TN (Sep-Nov 63).
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From Civil War Pension Index:
Frank applied for invalid pension Oct 24 1898 in California.
His widow, Mary E Bettis, applied Aug 12 1920 in California.
From The Lynden (WA) Tribune, Volume 5, Number 7, 8 Aug 1912, page 8
Judge F. A. Bettis, former mayor of Spokane, and whose life covered a long range of prominent service in the army and in legislative and municipal affairs, died at Long Beach, Cal., at the age of 76 years.
(submitted by: Rick Read (47476599)
Civil War Veteran
Co I 5th Iowa Infantry
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From military records:
Bettis, Frank A. Age 25.
Residence Bellevue,Ia.
Nativity Maine.
Enlisted June 24, 1861.
Mustered July 17, 1861.
Promoted Sergeant Major.
Mustered out July 31, 1864, expiration of 3 year term of service.
----------
Based on enlistment his service included battles of New Madrid & Island # 10, Siege of Corinth, MS (Apr 2-May 30,1862)Battle of Iuka(Sep 19) where regiment won high honors by holding its ground against four times its numbers, making 3 charges with bayonet when all ammunition was exhausted. Out of 480 engaged, the 5th lost 220 killed and wounded. Battle of Corinth (Oct 3-5 62). In 1863, ,Champion's Hill, Port Gibson, Raymond, Black River Bridge, Siege of Vicksburg,MS (May-Jun 63), Jackson,MS (Sep 63) Missionary Ridge, Chattanooga, TN (Sep-Nov 63).
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From Civil War Pension Index:
Frank applied for invalid pension Oct 24 1898 in California.
His widow, Mary E Bettis, applied Aug 12 1920 in California.
Judge F. A. Bettis, former mayor of Spokane, and whose life covered a long range of prominent service in the army and in legislative and municipal affairs, died at Long Beach, Cal., at the age of 76 years.
(submitted by: Rick Read (47476599)
Civil War Veteran
Co I 5th Iowa Infantry
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From military records:
Bettis, Frank A. Age 25.
Residence Bellevue,Ia.
Nativity Maine.
Enlisted June 24, 1861.
Mustered July 17, 1861.
Promoted Sergeant Major.
Mustered out July 31, 1864, expiration of 3 year term of service.
----------
Based on enlistment his service included battles of New Madrid & Island # 10, Siege of Corinth, MS (Apr 2-May 30,1862)Battle of Iuka(Sep 19) where regiment won high honors by holding its ground against four times its numbers, making 3 charges with bayonet when all ammunition was exhausted. Out of 480 engaged, the 5th lost 220 killed and wounded. Battle of Corinth (Oct 3-5 62). In 1863, ,Champion's Hill, Port Gibson, Raymond, Black River Bridge, Siege of Vicksburg,MS (May-Jun 63), Jackson,MS (Sep 63) Missionary Ridge, Chattanooga, TN (Sep-Nov 63).
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From Civil War Pension Index:
Frank applied for invalid pension Oct 24 1898 in California.
His widow, Mary E Bettis, applied Aug 12 1920 in California.
Inscription
Sergt. Major
Co. I. IA. Vol. Inf.
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Date of Interment: August 02, 1912
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