Served only a short time in the Civil War when it ended.
Served only a short time in the Civil War when it ended.
Volunteered 5 June 1861 when he was 27. Promoted to Musician (fifer) in Sep/Oct 1861. His father, James, and brother, William, entered at the same time. Killis suffered a wound in the hip and knee at Chancellorsville, VA, 4 May 1863. Suffered a wound again at Kelly's Ford, VA, 7 Nov 1863. Musician Fifer CO H 21 REG NC...Deserted on or about 15 Nov. 1863.