Photo: Soldier served in both Armies
Age at Enlistment: 19
Length of Service: 1862-1864
State: Virginia and North Carolina
Rank: Pvt
Unit: 8th VA Infantry Regiment; 1st NC Infantry Regiment (union)
Service Record: Enlisted near Fredericksburg, VA on 10 Sep 1862 and joined Co. C of the 8th VA; brother of James A. Curd (13th TN Cav, Union); deserted to Union Army on 22 Apr 1863 in the 1st NC Infantry (Union) somewhere near New Bern, NC; served rest of the war in the 1st NC Infantry.
Survived War: Yes
Cemetery / Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery, Toppertown, Stoddard Cty, MO
Soldier Info: Born in Johnson Co., TN in 1841; Died in Stoddard Co., MO in 1921
Relationship to Author: 1st cousin 6x
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