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I believe Captain Davis of the 55th first served in the 3rd Cavalry.

You may procure his service records files at: http://history-sites.com/research/index.html

George Martin

Captain E. Hayne Davis, Company H, 55th North Carolina Infantry, resigned as Captain effective March 10, 1863, appointed 2nd Lieutenant & Drillmaster in Enrolling service, December 5, 1863, relieved from duty in E. O. and assigned to duty as Drillmaster with Johnston's (R. D.) Brigade on February 15, 1865, died October 30. 1890 at Mt. Sterling, Iredell County
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E. Hayne O. Davis

Residence was not listed;
Enlisted on 10/7/1861 as a Private.
On 10/7/1861 he mustered into "E" Co. NC 3rd Cavalry
He was transferred out on 10/10/1862
(Joined for duty in Surry County 01/01/62 for 12 mos.)
On 10/10/1862 he transferred into "H" Co. NC 3rd Cavalry
(date and method of discharge not given)
He was listed as:
* On rolls 7/30/1862 (place not stated) (Note:"1st Sgt. Davis transf. 07/10/62")
Promotions:
* O. Sgt 5/1/1862
* Capt 10/10/1862
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster

Hayne Davis, enlisted as a Private in Captain Peter G. Evan's Company**, for local defense and special service on the coast of North Carolina, January 1, 1862 at Panther Creek, appointed Orderly Sergeant May 1, 1862, transferred July 10, 1862, place not stated

**This company subsequently became Company E, 3rd Regiment North Carolina Cavalry (41st State Troops)

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