Soldiers’ Dossiers
(1861–1865)
John B. Harman
Pvt.—5th Va. Inf.
From Compiled Military Service Records at National Archives
Personal Information
Name:
John B. Harman
Birthplace:
Virginia
Date of Birth:
February 5, 1838
Physical Description:
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Prewar Life:
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Enlistment Records
Date of Enlistment:
May 11, 1861
Place of Enlistment:
Sangersville
Age at Enlistment:
24
Occupation at Enlistment:
Cooper
Conscript Or Substitute:
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Service Information
Rank:
Pvt.
Company:
I
Transfer Company:
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Regiment:
5th Va. Inf.
Military Service Record
Promotions:
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Transfers and Other Services:
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Muster Sheet:
Sick leave 06-20-1861 until fit for duty; roll 12-00-1861 states he will never be fit
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:
May 23, 1865
Notes:
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Casualty Information
Killed in Action:
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Wounded in Action:
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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:
1870 Census, Silversmith, age 30, 3rd District, Augusta Co.
Date of Death:
September 6, 1874
Place of Death:
near North River Gap Augusta Co.
Burial Place:
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Cause Of Death:
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Epitaph:
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Dwelling # (1860 Census):
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Family # (1860 Census):
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