James M. Baker, resident of Louisa County, enlisted as a Private in Company A, 39th Battalion Virginia Cavalry (Scouts, Guides and Couriers) January 7, 1864 at Orange County House by Captain A. P. Pifer for a period of 3 years, recorded as on Horse detail from December 24, 1864*, paroled as a POW May 15, 1865 at Louisa C. H.
M324: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Virginia
* "Absent on Horse detail since Dec 24, 1864" NOT 1863