Re: Makeup of Union Army
In the Confederate Army, shoemakers, wagoneers, musicians, etc. were commonly listed on muster rolls with the other "soldiers". As in the modern U.S. Army, there was no distinction in regards to benefits/pensions. It makes perfect sense to me. The Confederates were greatly outnumbered and men who were not intended for most combat operations might be called upon in tight situations. That included servants.