Soldiers’ Dossiers (1861–1865)
Erasmus Stribling Trout
Drillmaster—52nd Va. Inf.
From Compiled Military Service Records at National Archives
Personal Information
Name:Erasmus Stribling Trout
Birthplace:Staunton
Date of Birth:April 15, 1844
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Prewar Life:Virginia Military Institute 1865
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Rank:Drillmaster
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Regiment:52nd Va. Inf.
Military Service Record
Promotions:Appointed Sgt. Major 08-09-1862 for conspicuous gallantry at Cedar Mt. by Col. Skinner; to 2nd Lt. Co. H 08-00-1862; to 1st Lt. 10-00-1862 for "gallantry and general fitness"; to Capt. 05-30-1864
Transfers and Other Services:Drillmaster of regt. until returned to Virginia Military Institute 01-00-1862; reenl. as Pvt. Co. H 08-00-1862
Muster Sheet:Drillmaster of regt. until returned to Virginia Military Institute 01-00-1862; present as Cadet at McDowell 05-08-1862; present 2nd Manassas, Sharpsburg; present 03-00-1863 to 07-00-1863; absent wounded through 10-06-1863; present 10-07-1863 to 12-31-1863; present 06-00-1864 to 12-00-1864; absent on leave 01-18-1865 to 01-28-1865; submitted resignation 02-15-1865
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Notes:Surrendered Appomattox 04-09-65
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Wounded in Action:July 3, 1863; Gettysburg
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