George M. Chaffin

Residence Henry County GA;
Enlisted on 9/9/1861 as a Private.
On 9/9/1861 he mustered into "H" Co. GA 27th Infantry
(date and method of discharge not given)
He was listed as:
* Furlough (date and place not stated) (At home, wounded. Close of war.)
* Wounded 6/26/1862 Mechanicsville, VA (In right side)
* Wounded 9/29/1864 Fort Harrison, VA
Promotions:
* Ensign 6/17/1864
Other Information:
born in Georgia
(Born: March 16, 1841 in Georgia)

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- Roster of Confederate Soldiers of Georgia 1861-1865

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27th Georgia Infantry
Field & Staff
Geo. M. Chafin - - - Ensign

George M. Chaffin, Private, Company H, 27th Regiment Georgia Infantry, enlisted September 9, 1861 at Griffin, Ga. by Maj. Calhoun for the war, recorded in CSA General Hospital, Danville, Va. on July 2, 1862, gunshot wound, returned to duty August 13, 1862, recorded as Sergeant & Color Bearer, no date, appointed Ensign June 22, 1864, to take rank June 17, 1864, admitted Jackson Hospital, Richmond, Va. October 1, 1864, gunshot wound in battle September 30, right ankle, minie ball, furloughed for 30 days October 15, 1864, admitted Hood Hospital, Cuthbert, Ga. January 21, 1865, wound unhealed, small ulcer at entrance & exit of ball, still in hospital February 1, 1865, recorded at home February 28 pending application for leave of absence, wound subsequently reported as entirely healed, contraction of tendon achillis still remaking with inability to properly use the foot, furloughed for 60 days February 25, 1865, no further records

Head Qrs. 27th Ga. Regt.
Camp Milton, E. Fla.
April 2d 1864
General S. Cooper
Adj. & Inspt. Gen’l C.S.A.
General,
I have the honor respectfully to recommend the appointment of Private George M. Chafin company “H” Twenty-Seventh (27th) Georgia Regiment to the office of Ensign of the regiment.
He is moral intelligent and brave - was born in and claims to be a citizen of the State of Georgia.
/s/ C. T. Zachry
Col. 27th Ga. Regt.

M266: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Georgia