Photo: Photo of Elias Debusk around the time of the War Between the States
Virginia Cavalry battle flag used by Gen J.E.B. Stuart
Age at Enlistment: 38
Length of Service: 1862-1865
State: Virginia
Rank: Pvt
Unit: 25th VA Cavalry Regiment
Service Record: Enlisted in Co. H on 3 Oct 1862; present thru about 20 Dec 1864 and captured; POW and paroled at Cumberland Gap, KY on 27 Apr 1865
Note: Five of his brothers also served in the C.S.A.;’s 25th VA Cavalry; two died Elijah and James E.
Survived War: Yes
Cemetery / Burial: Smith Cemetery, Brown, TX
Soldier Info: Born in Washington Co., VA in 1824; Died in Cross Plains, TX in 1895
Relationship to Author: 1st cousin 5x
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