Photo: 34th NC Infantry battle flag
Age at Enlistment: 19
Length of Service: 1861-1865
State: North Carolina
Rank: Pvt
Unit: 34th NC Infantry Regiment
Service Record: Enlisted in Co A in Aug 1861. Battles included Gettysburg. Mustered out on 09 Apr 1865 at Appomattox Court House, Va. His record shows wounded in action at some point between June and Sept. 1862; went on furlough for wounds but did not return for many months; In Aug 1863 he was listed as deserted (many desertions at this time right after Gettysburg) , but returned Nov 1863; The regiment was not happy and had him forfeit a months pay; Served remainder of war with no leave and surrendered with Army of No Va at Appomattox, VA on 9 Apr 1865
Survived War: Yes
Cemetery / Burial: Farrington Cemetery, Ashe, NC; Confederate headstone\
Soldier Info: Born in Ashe Co., NC in 1842 ; Died in 1895 in Ashe Co., NC
Relationship to Author: 1st cousin 5x
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