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NARA 0059

(FORM 24.) 

Bob McElroy, Private Co., "B", 122nd Reg't U.S.C. Troops was born in Washington Co, Kentucky, was enlisted the 27th day of September, 1864, at Lebanon, Ky., by Capt. J. M. Fidler and was mustered in the 30th day of September, 1864, at Lebanon, Ky., by Capt. J. M. Fidler, for 3 years. 

At the time of enlistment he was 19 years old, and 5 feet 5 inches high, Black complexion, Black eyes, Black hair, and by occupation a Farmer. He [[strikethrough]] was discharged (or [[strikethrough]] died) 13th day of February, 1865, at New Albany, Ind. Capt. John. B. Keyes was commanding officer, and Bill Jones first sergeant at time of soldier's death. 

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. 

He was a Slave of Anthony McElroy, Washington Co, Ky. 
Joined Company at Original Organization. 
Died in U.S. Floating Gen'l Hospital Ohio of Endocarditis. 
No record of Co, or Principal Musicians, at date of soldier's death 
Aaron Rowe, Chaplain, at date of soldier's death
Harvey D. Willis, Hosp. Steward at time of soldier's death 
Levi White, Sergt. and George Tyler Corpl in Co. at time of soldier's death 
Sergt. Henry Garner, Died January 27th 1965. 
Private Alfred Herndon, Deserted January 10th 1865. 
Isaac Merritt and James McElroy, names immediately preceding and following name of soldier at Co. Rollcall. 
His name appears on Muster Rolls of Co. as Robert McElroy. 

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