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:--
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:--
Occupation at Enlistment:Farmer
Conscript Or Substitute:--
Service Information
Rank:2nd Lt.
Company:F
Transfer Company:--
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
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AWOL (Absent without Leave):--
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Paroled:April 9, 1865; Appomattox Courthouse, commanding the 5th Va. Inf.
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Casualty Information
Killed in Action:--
Wounded in Action:May 6, 1864; Wilderness, severely in both legs, one broken; Cedar Creek 10-19-1864
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Other Information
Personal Life:--
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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Dwelling # (1860 Census):943
Family # (1860 Census):948