Iris,

This is John R. Scott of the 5th Tennessee Infantry (US), Company "K". Here is a picture of his grave marker:

http://www.tngenweb.org/civilwar/vcem/v3000/v3417.html

It appears this man died from disease, as there is no reference to him being wounded in battle or listed amongst those killed in battle.

A book has been written about this unit and the author has a website with a great deal of information at http://www.mindspring.com/~fifthtenn/index2.html .

There is also a history and roster information at this link: http://www.tngenweb.org/civilwar/usainf/usa5inf.html and he is listed individually here http://www.tngenweb.org/civilwar/rosters/inf/inf5/cok3.html#vn59 .

I have an ancestor from this unit, a William Henry Jones, Corporal of Company "C". He was my gg-grandfather.

If this is an ancestor you might want to consider obtaining this pension application, as well as, his compiled military service record. You can order these through the link below or by clicking on the ad box at the top of the main message index page.

Jim Martin