"Roster lists as: OATS, NATHAN Orig. Pvt., Co. K: Prom., lCpl., Feb.10, 1862:
W., 2nd Manassas (Aug.30, 1862): Detailed to Tex. on recruiting serv.,
Feb.-Apr., 1863: Appt. SSgt., June 22, 1863: Transfd. to Regmtl. Hdqtrs. As
Color-Sgt., Summer, 1863: K., Chickamauga (Sept.19, 1863)."

Where was this information obtained? His records show him present with his company on the March/April, 1863 muster roll.

There is nothing in his records that show him as Color Bearer or in regimental documents.

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Nathan Oats, Private, Company K, 5th Regiment Texas Infantry, enlisted August 24, 1861 at Livingston, Tex. by Capt. Turner for the war, promoted 1st Corporal February 10, 1862, wounded at 2nd Manassas August 30, 1862, subsequently on furlough in Texas through February, 1863, appointed 5th Sergeant June 22, 1863, killed in the battle of Chicamauga, Sept. 19, 1863

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William J. Oats, Private, Company K, 5th Regiment Texas Infantry, enlisted March 21, 1863 at Livingston, Tex. by Cpl. Oats for the war, admitted General Receiving Hospital (Charity Hospital), Gordonsville, Va.,June 15, 1863, died June 18 of Pneumonia

M323: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Texas

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Report of Maj. J. C. Rogers, Fifth Texas Infantry.

Near Hagerstown, Md.,
July 8, 1863.
Sir: I have the honor to forward a continuation of the report of the
part taken by the Fifth Texas Regt. in the action of the 2d and
3d instant . . . . .

I would respectfully beg leave to call attention to the valuable
assistance I received from Capt. John S. Cleveland in the management
of the right wing of my regiment, and Capt. T. T. Clay on the
left; also, to the heroic conduct of T. W. Fitzgerald, of Company A,
who was color-bearer. He pressed gallantly forward, and was badly
wounded far in front. J. A. Howard, of Company B, color corporal,
then took the flag, and remained firmly at his post. He was almost
instantly killed. The colors were then taken by Sergt. W. S.
Evans, of Company F, who planted them defiantly in the face of the
foe during the remainder of the fight, always advancing promptly
to the front when the order was given.

The general conduct of officers and men was beyond all praise.

J. C. ROGERS,
Maj., Comdg. Fifth Texas Regt.

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William H. Clark, detailed as color bearer from July 14, 1863 as a Private, holding that position through April, 1864, appointed Ensign May 6, 1864

M323: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Texas