He was commissioned as Chief Surgeon of the 45th Illinois Volunteer Infantry on August 10, 1861.
Served on that duty until November 7, 1862, when he was appointed an Assistant Surgeon in the U.S. Volunteers. Promoted to full Surgeon on December 14, 1862, he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and Medical Inspector on March 30, 1864.
He served until honorably mustered out on October 31, 1865, having been brevetted to Colonel, US Volunteers on September 30, 1865, "for faithful and meritorious service."
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His son, William Kirby Kittoe (1843-1927) served as a Private in the 45th Illinois Volunteer Infantry.
--Old Secesh
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