Albert Kessler enlisted on August 22, 1862, and was mustered into Company G, 33rd Missouri Infantry on September 15, 1862, as a private. Kessler was promoted later to first sergeant and assigned to Company K; he was promoted to first lieutenant on February 19, 1865. He was slightly wounded during the Battle of Nashville (December 15-16, 1864).

Kessler was mustered out with his regiment on August 10, 1865.

Carte-de-Visite by Anderson & Turner, New Orleans, La.

Image Courtesy Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield; WICR 11678