My GGUncle was Lt.Charles T.Elliott 7IL.Inf. Co.A who was bent over reloading April 6 when a Confederate ball entered his face just below his eye.It went through the roof of his mouth lodging in his neck. Pvt. Walter Mallet of the same CO.cut the ball out with his pocket knife saving his life by opening his airway.The amazing thing is Charles returned to his regiment after a relatively short furlough.

Tennessee (Hardin County), Shiloh — 7th Illinois Infantry — Sweeny's Brigade - W.H.L. Wallace's Division — Army of the Tennessee

(Front):Illinois 7th Infantry 3d Brigade - Sweeny 2d Division - W.H.L. Wallace Army of the Tennessee. (Back):7th Infantry Commanded by Major Richard Rowett.Went into position here about 9:00 a.m., April 6, 1862; advanced to right and front, and after a sharp encounter fell back to this position where its greatest loss occurred. About 4:00 p.m. it moved to assist M'Clernand. Loss in the battle, 2 officers killed; 2 wounded; 15 men killed; 79 wounded; 1 missing; Total 99. — Map (db m42882)
Tennessee (Hardin County), Shiloh — 91 — 7th Illinois Infantry — Sweeny's Brigade - W.H.L. Wallace's Division — Army of the Tennessee

U.S. 7th Illinois Infantry, Sweeny's (3d) Brig., W.H.L. Wallace's (2d) Div., Army of the Tennessee. This regiment was engaged here at 4.30 p.m. April 6, 1862 in support of McAllister's battery. It then retired to siege guns. — Map (db m42929)
Tennessee (Hardin County), Shiloh — 92 — 7th Illinois Infantry — Sweeny's Brigade - W.H.L. Wallace's Division — Army of the Tennessee

U.S. 7th Illinois Infantry, Sweeny's (3d) Brig., W.H.L. Wallace's (2d) Div., Army of the Tennessee. This regiment occupied this position Sunday night April 6, 1862. It was in Jones Field on Monday. — Map (db m42930)
Tennessee (Hardin County), Shiloh — 93 — 7th Illinois Infantry — Sweeny's Brigade - W.H.L. Wallace's Division — Army of the Tennessee

U.S. Army of the Tennessee. 7th Illinois Infantry, Sweeny's (3d) Brigade, W.H.L. Wallace's (2d) Division. This regiment was engaged here at about 10 A.M. April 7, 1862. — Map (db m42931)