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NARA 1283

(FORM 24.)

Thornton Davis, Private Co. "G" 49 Reg't U.S.C Troops was born in Franklin Co. Ky., was enlisted the 25th day of May, 1863, at Grand Gulf, by Capt. L.C. Hubbard, and was mustered in the 4th day of June, 1863, at Meltixen Bend La, by Capt. S. B. Ferguson, for  years.
At the time of enlistment he was 23 years old, and 5 feet 9 inches high, Black complexion, Black eyes, Black hair, and by occupation a Laborer. He [[strikethrough]] was discharged (or [[/strikethrough]] died) 14th day of February, 1864, at Waterproof La. Captain Lester C Hubbard was commanding officer, and Elzy Karraers first sergeant at time of soldier's death. [[strikethrough]] The following are the names of one or more of his company who enlisted at or about the same time and place: enlisted day of 186 , and    enlisted   day of , 186 .[[/strikethrough]]

REMARKS.
1. If a slave, that fact and name of owner will be noted here.
2. Any other peculiar fact or event connected with the soldier's history will also be noted.

No record of free or slave status.
Joined original organization; in hospital, wounded in engagements June 7 '63; died of disease at Waterproof La February 12 '64
No record of Musicians. }
George G. Edwards, Chaplain}
Charles W. Snyder, Sergeant Major} 
Jacob G. Forney, Q.M. Sergeant} at date of soldier's death
Wm H. Hall, Comm'ry Sergeant}
Thomas Patterson Hospt Steward}
Frank Diggs, and Henry Dyson, names immediately preceding and following name of soldier at Company Roll Calls.
Page Esell, Private, died in Regimental hospital Decb'r 22 '63 of diarrhea,
Samuel Miller, Private, died in Van Bessen, hospital June 28 '63 of wounds rec'd in action.
Peter Bryant, Sergeant, died in Van Bessen, hospital July 26 '63
No record of Post Office address.

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