I do not take the Federal records regarding deserter status at face value. In this case
it may be warranted.
His records in the Compiled Service Records contains an enomorous 197 cards. No doubt
the records of his courts martial. I have never seen a file this large!
These may obtained through the service noted above.
George Martin
Robert T. Bridges
Residence Whitfield County GA;
Enlisted on 1/20/1862 as a Jr 2nd Lieut.
On 1/20/1862 he was commissioned into "G" Co. GA 36th Infantry
He was Surrendered on 3/20/1865 at Richmond, VA
(Surrendered as a Confederate deserter)
He was listed as:
* POW 2/23/1864 Tunnel Hill, GA
* Paroled 3/17/1865 Point Lookout, MD
* Transferred 3/17/1865 Aiken's Landing, VA (For exchange)
* Received 3/19/1865 Boulware & Cox's Wharves, VA
* Oath of Allegiance 6/19/1865 Nashville, TN
* Released 6/19/1865 Nashville, TN
Promotions:
* 1st Lieut