 Picture courtesy of Jim Kuntz
 Picture courtesy of Jim Kuntz
Dedicated to the memory of
*MICHAEL KELLY LAWLER*
life legend
Born in Monabiern County Kildare Ireland. Nov. "12" 1814. Came to Illinois 1819. Served as Captain in 3 "Ill" Inf and as Captain of a Company of Cavalry raised by himself in "Mex" War. Raised 18 "Ill Inf" in April 1861. Being commissioned Colonel on May 20" --Promoted Brig "Gen" in April 1863. Was wounded at Fort Donelson. Led the assault on Vicksburg May 22" 1863. Brevetted Maj. "Gen" on April 27" 1866. Died July 26" 1882.
ENGAGED IN BATTLE
at
Cerro Gordo Mex."
Ft. Donelson
Champion Hills
Big Black River
Assault on Vicksburg
--AND SIEGES AT--
Vera Cruz Mex."
Corinth
Vicksburg
Jackson.
Erected 1913 by the State of Illinois; Commissioners: Chas W. Turner, Joe S. Bunker, Lucien W. Gordon; Sculptor: E. M. Knoblabeh.
Calhoun Circle, under the water tower, Equality, Gallatin County Illinois
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