His military documents are recorded with the middle initial “J”
R. J. Bradley
Enlisted on 11/1/1861 as a Private.
On 11/1/1861 he mustered into "E" Co. AL 1st Cavalry
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- Index to Compiled Confederate Military Service Records
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R. J. Bradley, Private, (2nd) Company E, 1st Alabama Cavalry,* enlisted January 15, 1862 at Montgomery, Ala. by Capt. Wagner for 3 years, paid for use and risk of horse, paroled at General Hospital, Thomasville, N. C. May 1, 1865, no other records
* This company was formed by the consolidation of (1st) Company H, and (1st) Company K of this regiment
M311: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Alabama
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See also:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=24422735