Dennis,
Here's a possible fit:
Daniel Perdew
Enlisted on 9/3/1861 at Big Sewell, VA as a Private.
On 9/3/1861 he mustered into "L" Co. VA 45th Infantry
He was transferred out to
VA 23rd Battn
Enlisted on 9/3/1861 at Jeffersonville, VA as a Private.
On 9/3/1861 he mustered into "C" Co. VA 23rd Battn Infantry
He deserted on 12/15/1862
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Daniel Perdew, Private, Company C, 23rd Battalion Virginia Infantry, enlisted September 3, 1861 at Jeffersonville by Capt Gose for the war, deserted December 15, 1862, no further records
Company L, 45th Virginia was raised in Tazewell County, Va.