Carl,

You will want to get his Compiled Service Records as noted by Alan, especially a copy of his subscription to the Amesty Oath.

Below is what is shown on the CW Research Data Base.

George Martin

Selkirk McCoy

Residence Logan Co. WV; a 32 year-old Shoemaker.

Enlisted on 12/31/1862 at Smyth County, VA as a 2nd Sergt.

On 5/1/1863 he mustered into "A" Co. VA 1st State Line
(date and method of discharge not given)

On 5/1/1863 he mustered into "E" Co. VA 45th Battn Infantry
(date and method of discharge not given)

He was listed as:
* On rolls 4/1/1863 (place not stated)
* AWOL 11/20/1863 (place not stated)
* Paroled 5/4/1864 Charleston, WV

He was described at enlistment as:
5' 9.0", fair complexion, hazel eyes, fair hair

(Son of Asa McCoy and Eleanor Burris. Married Louisa
Williamson.)

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:

- The Virginia Regimental Histories Series
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