Known Activities
Perry served as a Private in Company C, a unit drawn primarily from Elgin and surrounding towns in Kane County, Illinois. According to the History of Kane County, Ill. (Joslyn, 1908), he was among six soldiers from Dundee who served in Company C, all of whom were mustered out on the same date. His fellow Dundee soldiers included Oscar Babcock, William Christoph, Nathan B. Peterson, Charles Pettit, and Lucius B. Rice. (Source: History of Kane County, Ill., Vol. 1 (Joslyn, 1908))
No further details regarding Perry's specific duties, engagements, or activities during his service are recorded in the available sources.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| (unknown) | Enlisted in Company C, likely from Dundee, Illinois |
| October 10, 1864 | Mustered out of service along with fellow Dundee soldiers (Source: History of Kane County, Ill., Vol. 1 (Joslyn, 1908)) |
- History of Kane County, Ill., Vol. 1, J. H. Joslyn, 1908. Available at archive.org.