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John G. Blair

Residence was not listed;
Enlisted as a Sergeant (date unknown).
Intra Regimental Company Transfers:
* from company A to company F
"A" Co. SC 6th Infantry

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- Index to Compiled Confederate Military Service Records
- Southern Historical Society Papers: Appomattox Paroles ANV

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John G. Blair, age 25, Private, Capt. J. T. Walker’s Company, 6th Regiment South Carolina Vols.*, enlisted April 11, 1861 at Chester, S. C., by Capt. Walker for 12 months, promoted to 3rd Sergeant, November 1, 1862, wounded in action August 30, 1862, hospitalized, then granted furlough at home, returned from wound furlough May 12, 1863, detailed on extra duty in Adjutant’s Office August 23, 1863, admitted hospital, sick November 7, 1863 remaining so through April, 1864, present at the May/June, 1864 muster, subsequently assigned extra duty at Regimental Head Quarters July/Aug, 1864, assigned to Brigade Quarter Masters Department October 20, Surrendered April 9, 1865, Appomattox Court House, Va.

* This company subsequently became (1st) Company A, 6th Regiment South Carolina Infantry

M267: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of South Carolina

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