Soldiers’ Dossiers (1861–1865)
Charles Brooks
Pvt.—4th Va. Inf.
From Compiled Military Service Records at National Archives
Personal Information
Name:Charles Brooks
Birthplace:Near Waynesboro
Date of Birth:November 15, 1839
Physical Description:Height 5'9, eyes dark, hair dark, complexion dark
Prewar Life:Student at Washington College; Resident of Augusta Co.
Enlistment Records
Date of Enlistment:July 7, 1861
Place of Enlistment:Lexington
Age at Enlistment:22
Occupation at Enlistment:Student at Washington College
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Service Information
Rank:Pvt.
Company:I
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Regiment:4th Va. Inf.
Military Service Record
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Transfers and Other Services:Reenl. in Co. F, 43rd Btn. Va. Cav., 12-05-1864
Muster Sheet:Pres., 12-31-1864
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Casualty Information
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Wounded in Action:August 28, 1862; 2nd Manassas, bruised ankle
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