There were 238 Kidder's that served during the War of the Rebellion.
The UNION ARMY had 225 Kidder men and woman.
The CONFEDERATE ARMY had 13 Kidder men.
Military Rank of Kidder's:
Lt. Col. 1; Major's 2; Captain's 3; 1st Lt. 4; 2nd Lt. 11; Sergeants 13; Corporals 22; Privates 160 = Total 238.
Military Units Served In:
Infantry 172; Cavalry 29; Artillery 16; Navy 7; National Guard 3; Militia 3; Engineers 2; drummer Boys 2; Sharpshooters 2; Nurse's 2 = Total 238
How Discharged:
Killed in Action 14; Died of Disease 19; Died in Prison 1; Mustered Out 162; Disability 30; **Wounds Received 4; Illness 1; Deserted 7 = Total 238
** - Numerous Kidder's were wounded in battle - only 4 were discharged because of wounds received - some returned to battle and were wounded a second and third time, then honorably discharged.
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