Alfred Jarvis, age 25, 2nd Corporal, Captain E. M. Blackburn’s Company (Natchez Fencibles), Mississippi Vols.,* mustered into service March 5, 1861 at Natchez, appointed regimental Color Bearer May 1, 1862, appointed Color Sergeant May 12, 1862, admitted Camp Winder General Hospital, Richmond, Va. July 31, 1862, Debilitas, returned to duty September 4, 1862, wounded at Sharpsburg September 17, 1862, gunshot wound through the right shoulder, admitted Receiving & Wayside Hospital, Richmond, Va. July 19, 1863, forwarded to Chimborazo Hosp. next day, returned to duty August 11, 1863, promoted Ensign & 1st Lieutenant April 18, 1864, captured at the Weldon R.R., August 21, 1864, committed to Old Capitol Prison, Washington, D. C. August 24, sent to Fort Delaware August 27, released on subscribing to the Oath June 17, 1865, resident of Adams County, Miss., sallow complexion, dark hair, grey eyes, 5’ 11”

* This company was subsequently designated as (New) Company G, 12th Regiment Mississippi Infantry

M269: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Mississippi