About the Author
1st Sergeant Albert G. Jewell, of Marshall, Michigan, enlisted in the 1st Michigan Engineers Company B on September 12, 1861 at age 22. He was mustered into service on October 29. He had several promotions including: 2nd Lieutenant, May 28, 1863; 1st Lieutenant, January 1, 1864; and, Acting Quartermaster, January 15. He was discharged from service on September 22, 1865. Albert G. Jewell lived on Forestville Ave, in Chicago, Illinois after the war ended.Documents for this Author: