Photo: 7th MS Infantry battle flag
Age at Enlistment: 20
Length of Service: 1861-1864
State: Mississippi
Rank: Pvt
Unit: 7th MS Infantry Regiment
Service Record: Enlisted 13 Jul 1861 in Co. H; wounded in action severely during 2nd charge about 300 yds from breastworks of union line at Murfreesboro, TN on 31 Dec 1862 and sent to hosp by surgeon’s order; furloughed until Sep 1863 RTD; re-enlisted on 29 Jan 1864; killed in action near Atlanta, GA on 28 Jul 1864
Survived War: No
Cemetery / Burial: Enon Cemetery, Walthall County, MS
Soldier Info: Born in Pike, MS in 1841; Died in battles outside of Atlanta, GA in 1864
Relationship to Author: 3rd cousin 6x
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