O. Lucius Rew.

This information was taken from the 33rd., Illinois Infantry Regimental History.
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Lucius Rew was promoted from private in Company B to be First Lieut, in Co. G, in December, 1864.Why this was done I do not now remember. There were men in that company capable of filling the position. Rew was a fine young officer and served with credit. Since the war be has been farmer and teacher in Pennsylvania. He was on Lawler's staff during his term of National Commander, Q. A. R. He lives in Franklin, Pa.

O. Lucius Rew of B Company was detached and made 1st Lieutenant of G Company, to succeed Lieutenant Howard. To take a non-commissioned officer from one company and make him a commissioned officer in another company, and retain the good feeling that should exist between officers and enlisted men in that company, is a hard thing to do. Rew was a level-headed, clear-sighted man. He by kind and just treatment won their respect. In the latter part of the company existence he was on detached service with the "Freedman's Bureau". His ability was soon recognized and he was assigned to important positions.

Service Record.

Name, REW, LUCIUS.
Rank, PVT.
Company, B.
Unit, 33 IL US INF.
Residence, CARLINVILLE, MACOUPIN CO, IL.
Age, 21.
Height, 5' 10.
Hair, BROWN.
Eyes, BLUE.
Complexion, LIGHT.
Marital Status, SINGLE.
Occupation, TEACHER.
Nativity, FRIENDSHIP, ALLEGHANY CO, NY.
Joined When, SEP 20, 1861.
Remarks, REENLISTED AS A VETERAN


Name, REW, LUCIUS.
Rank, CPL.
Company, B.
Unit, 33 IL US INF.
Residence, CARLINVILLE, MACOUPIN CO, IL.
Age, 23.
Height, 5' 9.
Hair, BROWN.
Eyes, BLUE.
Complexion, DARK.
Occupation, FARMER.
Nativity, FRIENDSHIP, NY.
Joined When, JAN 1, 1864.
Joined Where, INDIANOLA, TX.
Joined By Whom, LT CHAMBERS.
Period, 3 YRS.
Muster In, JAN 1, 1864.
Muster In Where, INDIANOLA, TX.
Remarks, VETERAN DISCHARGED FOR PROMOTION COMMISSIONED 1LT IN CO G 33 ILL INF.

Name, REW, LUCIUS.
Rank, 1LT.
Company, G.
Unit, 33 IL US INF.
Residence, CARLINVILLE, MACOUPIN CO, IL.
Age, 24.
Height, 5' 9.
Hair, BROWN.
Eyes, BLUE.
Complexion, DARK.
Occupation, FARMER.
Nativity, NY.
Joined When, DEC 2, 1864.
Joined Where, CHACAHOULA, LA.
Period, 3 YRS.
Muster In, DEC 10, 1864.
Muster In Where, NEW ORLEANS, LA.
Remarks, TRANS FROM CO B BY PROMOTION DETACHED