From Vernon, Michigan, Eli enlisted in Company D, 9th Michigan Infantry August 30, 1862, at Vernon for 3 years service, age 25. Transferred to Company K on January 14, 1863. Discharged to accept promotion on December 14, 1864. Commissioned 1st Lieutenant of Company B, 28th Michigan Infantry at its organization on August 15, 1864. Mustered in on November 26, 1864. He was mustered out at Raleigh, North Carolina, on June 5, 1866.
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