Bloedon enlisted in Co. M, 3rd Mich. Cavalry as Quartermaster Sgt. on Sept. 23, 1861 at East Saginaw (Mich.). He was mustered out on Oct. 14, 1861. He served with the 9th Illinois Cavalry, Jan. 31-May 30, 1864 and was discharged on Oct. 3, 1864. He died on Jan. 21, 1895 and was buried in Brady Hill Cemetery, Saginaw (Mich.). (For further information see the 3rd Mich. Cavalry's regimental history.).
From the description of Correspondence, 1879. (Clarke Historical Library). WorldCat record id: 42033558