About the Author
Frederick D. Root, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, enlisted in the 13th Michigan Infantry on October 17, 1861 at Oshtemo, Michigan. He was mustered into Company E as a 24-year old Corporal on January 17, 1862. Root re-enlisted in the service on January 18, 1864 at Chattanooga, Tennessee. Frederick D. Root was discharged from service on July 25, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky.Documents for this Author: