Soldiers’ Dossiers (1861–1865)
Robert P. McFarland
1st Sgt.—52nd Va. Inf.
From Compiled Military Service Records at National Archives
Personal Information
Name:Robert P. McFarland
Birthplace:Augusta Co.
Date of Birth:January 1, 1839
Physical Description:--
Prewar Life:Farmer Augusta Co.
Enlistment Records
Date of Enlistment:July 16, 1861
Place of Enlistment:Staunton
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Occupation at Enlistment:Farmer
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Service Information
Rank:1st Sgt.
Company:I
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Regiment:52nd Va. Inf.
Military Service Record
Promotions:Reelected 1st Sgt. 05-01-1862; elected 2nd Lt. 03-15-1863
Transfers and Other Services:1st Lt. Co. E Mint Springs 93rd Va. Militia
Muster Sheet:Absent sick 12-15-1861 to 10-31-1862; present 01-00-1863 to 04-00-1863; present 04-30-1863 to 12-00-1863
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Casualty Information
Killed in Action:May 30, 1864; Bethesda Church; Age 25
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Date of Death:May 30, 1864
Place of Death:Bethesda Church age 25
Burial Place:Body found covered by earth by Dr. Samuel B. Morrison 06-06-64; reburied and grave marked; removed 06-00-66 to Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery near Middlebrook
Cause Of Death:Killed in battle
Epitaph:A brave, Christian soldier
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