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Balke, PVT Christian (1840-1906)
Balke, Christian (1841-)
Veteran (Civil War - CSA)
Enlisted at age 21 in Bellville, TX with Capt. Voigt. Assigned to Co. C, 1st Battalion, Waul?s TX Legion. Assigned as cook to headquarters from July 23, 1862 until sometime in October 1862.
He shows on Co. C muster rolls from November 1862 to February 1863. He was reassigned as cook in headquarters when the bulk of WTL infantry was moved to Vicksburg. Captured at Vicksburg while assigned to Commissary Dept, then paroled on July 9, 1863. He returned to TX and was assigned to Co. K of Timmon?s Reg?t. He was dropped from Regimental roll on April 30, 1864, but is shown present on Co. K muster roll for March & April~1865. Pension 39466 |
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Balke
Christian
1841
1051
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