Photo: John Edmondson, likely in 1890s; 29th TN Infantry banner
Age at Enlistment: 18
Length of Service: 1863-1865
State: Tennessee
Rank: Pvt
Unit: 34th TN Infantry Regt; 29th TN Infantry Regt
Service Record: Enlisted in Co. K in 1 Jan 1863; listed as deserted 10 Oct 1863; it was found he joined the 29th TN infantry, Co. C on 1 Aug 1863; listed as wounded in action in the shoulder in early Jan 1865 and sent to West Point, Okolona, MS Hospital on 7 Jan 1865; furloughed; war likely ended before he was able to return.
Survived War: Yes
Cemetery / Burial: Macedonia Cemetery, Stella, Newton Co. MO
Soldier Info: Born in Washington Co., VA in 1845; Died in Newton Co., MO in 1921
Relationship to Author: 1st cousin 4x
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