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 John
Holbrook Estill (tall monument)
John Holbrook Estill's military career began in 1859 age 19 he joined the
Oglethorpe Light Infantry which later became Company B of the 8th Georgia
Infantry. He was wounded at First Manassas, Virginia 21 July 1861. He
received a military discharge at First General Hospital, Richmond, Va. 16
Feb 1862. He returned to Savannah and became a volunteer of Screven's
Battalion opposing Sherman's March to the Sea campaign. He was taken
prisoner as a member of that group. After the War he served several years
as Captain of Company F, First Regiment Georgia Infantry. In 1895 he was
placed on the retired list of State Volunteers with the rank of Lieutenant
Colonel. He was an Honorary Member of the Oglethorpe Light Infantry, a
life member of the Georgia Hussars, Savannah Cadets and Savannah Volunteer
Guards. He was a Past Commander of Lafayette McLaws Camp, No. 576, U.C.V.
and a member of the Confederate Veterans Association
John H. Estill used the title Col. in front of his name. There is a street
in Savannah named "Col. Estill"
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Base of Estill monument
Photo by Joan Evans |
