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Re: Soldier's Rank
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A Confederate infantry company contained approximately 100 soldiers. Four officers and 9 Non-commissioned officers consisting of 5 Sergeants, and 4 Corporals. That leaves 85 or so Privates.

There just wasn’t much room for promotion which only took place on vacancies. However, Privates could hold many important positions, Forage Master, Wagon Master, Musicians.

Many promotions to Non-Commissioned ranks, if not appointed, occurred on company elections.

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