About the Author
On July 26, 1862, Richard S. Dillon, of Detroit, Michigan, enlisted in the 24th Michigan Infantry Company A at the age of 32 as a 1st Lieutenant. He was mustered into service on August 13. Dillon was listed as being wounded on July 1, 1863 at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. He was promoted to Captain on June 1, Assistant Inspector General on January 6, 1864, and Major by Brevet on April 9, 1865. Richard S. Dillon was discharged on June 30 at Detroit, Michigan. He died on May 3, 1886.Documents for this Author: