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2nd Minnesota Battery B

J. W. Meux
Enlisted on 5/22/1861 as a Private.
On 5/22/1861 he mustered into "C" Co. TN 9th Infantry
He died on 7/15/1862 at Tupelo, MS
(Estimated day of death)
(Captured flag of 2nd MN Battery B at Shiloh April 7, 1862)

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- Index to Compiled Confederate Military Service Records
- Confederate Veteran Magazine

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In the thick of the same battle {Shiloh] John Meux captured the flag of a Minnesota battery. Subsequently he was ordered to Richmond to present these colors to President Davis.

True Tales of Tipton County Tennessee By Gaylon Neil Beasley, p.55

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