Soldiers’ Dossiers
(1861–1865)
Peter Eidson Wilson
2nd Lt.—5th Va. Inf.
From Compiled Military Service Records at National Archives
Personal Information
Name:
Peter Eidson Wilson
Birthplace:
Augusta Co.
Date of Birth:
September 9, 1839
Physical Description:
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Prewar Life:
1860 Census, Farmhand, age 20, Northern District, Augusta Co.
Enlistment Records
Date of Enlistment:
April 29, 1861
Place of Enlistment:
West View
Age at Enlistment:
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Occupation at Enlistment:
Farmer
Conscript Or Substitute:
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Service Information
Rank:
2nd Lt.
Company:
F
Transfer Company:
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Regiment:
5th Va. Inf.
Military Service Record
Promotions:
To 1st Lt. 04-29-1862; to Capt. 10-00-1863
Transfers and Other Services:
In Augusta Co. collecting absentees 11-00-1864
Muster Sheet:
Commanding Co. after 2nd Manassas until prom. to Capt.; after being wounded at Cedar Creek, later stated he did not return to his command until 01-00-1865; present at Ft. Stedman and Petersburg
Captured:
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Missing in Action:
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Prison:
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AWOL (Absent without Leave):
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Deserted:
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Discharge:
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Paroled:
April 9, 1865; Appomattox Courthouse, commanding the 5th Va. Inf.
Notes:
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Casualty Information
Killed in Action:
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Wounded in Action:
May 6, 1864; Wilderness, severely in both legs, one broken; Cedar Creek 10-19-1864
Died of Disease:
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Died of Wounds:
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Hospital:
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Other Information
Personal Life:
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Postwar Life:
Farmhand 1865-1866; attended Roanoke College and Stratton College in Baltimore; merchant and Land Agent Staunton; member Stonewall Jackson Camp No. 25 C. V. Staunton
Date of Death:
November 22, 1915
Place of Death:
Fishersville
Burial Place:
Thornrose Cemetery Staunton
Cause Of Death:
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Epitaph:
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Dwelling # (1860 Census):
943
Family # (1860 Census):
948