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Boulder, Colorado, USA
established 2001
Columbia Cemetery Civil War Headstone Conservation
New American Civil War Headstones
Daniel C. Graves
Corpl. Daniel C. Graves; Co. F, 120th Illinois Infantry; died 06July1880, 56.5 years of age
New US Department of Veterans' Affairs 'American Civil War' marker.
Set on 10 x 13 x 2.5 inch dimensioned stone footing, leveled, and plumbed.
[ Dimension sandstone provided by Tribble Stone, Boulder, CO 80302. ]

Alternative given names 'James D. C.' :Illinois Civil War Veterans Database


Daniel C. Graves enlisted as a Private on 21 Aug 1862. He was mustered into Company F, 120th Illinois Infantry, on 29Oct1862. He served more than 34 months in the 120th Illinois Infantry regiment; 29Oct1862 to 10Sept1865.

While Daniel C. Graves was in service, the 120th Illinois Infantry regiment was engaged in the
  • siege operations against Vicksburg 18 May to 04 July 1863
    which had a direct impact on the course of the war.

    Daniel C. Graves was promoted to Corporal, date not stated.

    Daniel C. Graves was mustered out on 10Sept1865 at Memphis, Tenn.


    Sources
  • Colorado Veterans' Grave Registrations, 1862-1949, data obtained from Colorado State Archives.
  • Historical Data Systems, Inc., Duxbury, MA 02331
  • NPS CWSSS Battle Summaries
  • NPS CWSSS Regimental Histories

    Additionally information regarding Daniel C. Graves can be found in his Boulder Genealogical Society biography hosted on the City of Boulder [Colorado, USofA], Parks & Recreation, Columbia Cemetery website.

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