Edmondson, John W.

Photo:  Age at Enlistment: 23

Length of Service: 1861-1865

State:  Virginia

Rank:  Pvt

Unit:   37th VA Infantry Regt

Service Record:  Enlisted in Co. F on 25 May 1861; wounded slightly in battle outside Winchester on 23 Mar 1862 along with 23rd VA Infantry Regt, Army of the Valley; wounded badly in right leg and permanently disabled at the battle of McDowell on 8 May 1862; discharged out 25 May 1862 from 3rd Bde, Army of the Valley

Survived War:  Yes

Cemetery / Burial:  Greenfield Baptist Church Cemetery, Abingdon, VA

Soldier Info: Born in Washington Co., VA in 1833; Died in Washington Co., VA in 1914

Relationship to Author:  2nd cousin 5x