It appears James Huskins was a 3rd Sergeant at the time of the Quantrill raids, July 1862
July 1862

James C. Huskins

Residence Johnson County IA; 28 years old.
Enlisted on 6/13/1861 as a 5th Sergt.
On 8/1/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. IA 1st Cavalry
He Re-enlisted on 2/23/1864
He was Mustered Out on 2/15/1866 at Austin, TX

Promotions:
* 3rd Sergt 10/10/1861
* 2nd Sergt 9/1/1862
* 1st Sergt 9/1/1863
* 2nd Lieut 1/4/1865

Other Information:
born in Pennsylvania

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- Roster & Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of Rebellion

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Huskins, James C. (Veteran.) Age 28. Residence Johnson County, nativity Pennsylvania.
Enlisted June 13, 1861, as Fifth Sergeant. Mustered Aug. 1, 1861. Promoted Third Sergeant Oct.
10, 1861; Second Sergeant Sept. 1, 1862; First Sergeant Sept. 1, 1863. Re-enlisted and remustered Feb. 23, 1864. Promoted Second Lieutenant Jan. 4, 1865. Mustered out Feb. 15, 1866, Austin, Texas.
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