Enlisted on 10/9/1861 at Lexington, KY as a Private.
On 12/31/1861 he mustered into "E" Co. KY 24th Infantry
He deserted on 1/28/1863 at Frankfort, KY
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky

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Robert Craig, 30, Private, Company E, 24th Kentucky Infantry, enlisted October 9,1861 in Bath County, Kentucky for 3 years, deserted from Frankfort, Ky. January 23, 1863, dropped from rolls May, 1863, described as 6', fair complexion, black eyes, dark hair, scar above left eye, Farmer, born in Bath County, Ky., no further records

M397: Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Kentucky