He served under Kersey Coates and only saw action once in the Battle of Lone Jack , which he said filled him with disgust for war .
Elkins entered the Union Army as a captain of militia in the 77th Missouri Infantry .
Elkins served under Kersey Coates and only saw action once in the Battle of Lone Jack , which Elkins said filled Elkins with disgust for war .
Elkins entered the Union Army as a captain of militia in the 77th Missouri Infantry .