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Re: Richmond Howitzers 1st VA Light Artillery Batt

Robert E. Allen

Residence Botetourt County VA; a 25 year-old Farmer.
Enlisted on 5/15/1861 at Botetourt County, VA as a 2nd Lieutenant.
On 5/15/1861 he was commissioned into "A" Co. VA 28th Infantry
He was Surrendered on 4/9/1865 at Appomattox Court House, VA
He was listed as:
* Absent, sick 10/6/1861 (place not stated) (At home)
* Returned 12/15/1861 (place not stated) (Estimated day)
* Absent, sick 5/10/1862 (place not stated)
* Returned 12/15/1862 (place not stated) (Estimated day)
Promotions:
* 1st Lieut 4/21/1862
* Capt 7/16/1862
Other Information:
born in 1836
died in 1883
Buried: Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan, Botetourt County, VA
(Attended Univ of VA)
After the War he lived in Botetourt County, VA

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- The Virginia Regimental Histories Series
- Research by Al Richardson

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Gilmer Breckenridge

Residence Botetourt County VA;
Enlisted on 5/1/1861 at Amsterdam, VA as a Captain.
On 5/1/1861 he was commissioned into "K" Co. VA 28th Infantry
He was transferred out on 4/28/1862
(Not reelected as Captain)
On 3/13/1863 he was commissioned into Field & Staff VA 3rd Infantry
He was transferred out on 4/21/1863
(Regt disbanded 3/31/63)
On 4/21/1863 he was commissioned into "C" Co. VA 2nd Cavalry
He was Killed on 5/24/1864 at Fort Kennon, VA
Promotions:
* Major 4/28/1862 (3rd VA (State Line) Inf)
* Priv 4/21/1863 (As of Co. C, 2nd VA Cav)
* Color Sergt 4/30/1863 (As of Co. C, 2nd VA Cav)
* Acting Captain 5/15/1864 (As of Co. C, 2nd VA Cav)
Other Information:
born 9/15/1835 in Botetourt County, VA
(Also shown as Peachy Gilmer Breckinridge. Brother of
Cary and James Breckinridge.)

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- The Virginia Regimental Histories Series

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W. G. Turpin, 1st Lieutenant, Engineers, C. S. A., receipted for an issue of clothing March 3, 1863, Capt., Richmond Department, applies for forage for an additional horse, June 18, 1863

Unfiled Papers and Slips Belonging in Confederate Compiled Service Records

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