Soldiers’ Dossiers (1861–1865)
Francis Franklin Sterrett
Capt.—14th Va. Cav.
From Compiled Military Service Records at National Archives
Personal Information
Name:Francis Franklin Sterrett
Birthplace:Churchville
Date of Birth:December 31, 1821
Physical Description:--
Prewar Life:Farmhand, Northern Dist., Augusta co. 1860 census; Served as Col. of 160th Va. Militia before war
Enlistment Records
Date of Enlistment:April 19, 1861
Place of Enlistment:Churchville
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Service Information
Rank:Capt.
Company:I
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Regiment:14th Va. Cav.
Military Service Record
Promotions:Not reelected 05-15-1862
Transfers and Other Services:Enlisted in Co. A, 10th Va. Cav. as Pvt. 10-00-1864; Elected 2nd Lt. 12-23-1864
Muster Sheet:Present 07-00-1861 through 08-00-1861; WIA, 07-11-1861; Present, Greenbrier River, 10-05-1861; Present 03-00-1862 through 04-00-1862
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Paroled:April 20, 1865; Burkesville Junction
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Casualty Information
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Wounded in Action:July 11, 1861; Rich Mt., side of head,
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