Photo: 16th NC Infantry battle flag
Age at Enlistment: 25
Length of Service: 1861-1862
State: North Carolina
Rank: Pvt / Cpl
Unit: 16th NC Infantry Regiment
Service Record: Enlisted on 29 Apr 1861 in Co. B; promoted to 1st Cpl; Severely wounded at battle Gaines’ Mill on 26 Jun 1862; admitted to General Hospital, Howard’s Grove, Richmond on 27 Jun 1862; left hand partially amputated on 29 Jun 1862; transferred to Banner Hospital on 14 Jul 1862; paid $51 dollars on 29 Jul 1862; NFR but likely sent home and discharged. Allen is the younger brother of Armstrong Clark (26th NC Infantry).
Survived War: Yes
Cemetery / Burial: Burial site unknown, died in Smythe County, VA, Seven Mile Ford Rd on farm; Farm has not been located
Soldier Info: He married Lydia Blevins on 5 Apr 1862, while in the service; his military service record states he was of dark complexion, light hair, blue eyes, 5’4″ in height; Born in Ashe Co., NC in 1836; Died in Smythe Co., VA in 1918
Relationship to Author: 3rd Great Grandfather
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