The two phrases noted in the Compiled Service Record of A.J. Lacy clearly denote his duty performance and should not be misconstrued on the status of his health. It has been my experience when a question of health is involved, more often than not, a physician's statement would be noted on the document of one would accompany it. If I am not mistaken, this was a requirement. Also, when the chain of command signed off they would normally note "recommend approval," sign it, and forward to the next level in the chain of command. If the officer was discharged due to health then he would have received a certificate of disability and this would have kept him from being conscripted. Your note on his pass indicated he was healthy for further service which indicates the likelihood he was not disabled for future service.

I recommend that you look at the Compiled Service Records of other officers within the regiment. You will find resignations for a number of reasons and you can compare the language for each of the circumstances.

Respectfully,

Gerald D. Hodge, Jr.
M.A. Military History - Civil War Concentration
War Between States Historian
Historian: 39th Georgia Volunteer Infantry Regiment