Bental, Caleb

Item

Title
Bental, Caleb
Alias
Bentil, Caleb
Gender
Male
Biography
In the book "The Civil War in Boone County, Kentucky" the author writes that "Caleb Bental, Boone County, fought at Donelson, Hartsville, Stone River, Jackson, Chicamauga. He was killed at Resaca, May 14, 1864."
Member
Bental family
Birth date
circa 1836
Place of birth
Germany
Death date
14 May 1864
Place of death
Georgia
Death and burial information
Died at the Battle of Resaca in Gordon & Whitfield Counties, Georgia
Occupation(s)
Farm Laborer
Employed by
Chick, William
Military service
2nd Kentucky Mounted Infantry Co. H and became part of the Orphan Brigade or Louisville Legion.
Held rank
Private
Place of enlistment
Camp Zachary Taylor (Ky.)
Service began
23 Oct 1861
Service ended
14 May 1864