James,
I find 6 Regimental returns on Pvt.E.D.Radford.
Mar 20,1862.Enrolled at Fairfield,FreestoneCo.,Tx age 19 Capt J.C.Mead's Co. This Co became Co.H 28th Tex Cav.(also known as 1st Regmt. Tex Lancers and Randal's Regmt Tex Cav)
4 in between only show him present.
April 1865 Returns shows he was on detached service to CS Dept SO # April 22.1864.
Hope this helps.
Mike