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Re: George Washington Musser-23rd Battn. or 29th R

I found only two G. Mussers in Virginia Units.

George Washington of the 29th has a rather large service record file which you may obtain through the service noted in the box above.

George Martin

George W. Musser

Residence was not listed; 22 years old.
Enlisted on 9/14/1861 at Smyth County, VA as a Corporal.
On 9/14/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. VA 23rd Battn Infantry
(date and method of discharge not given)
He was listed as:
* Deserted (date and place not stated)
* Paroled 12/18/1864 (place not stated)

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George Washington Musser

Residence was not listed;
Enlisted on 7/23/1861 at Wythe, VA as a 2nd Lieutenant.
On 7/23/1861 he was commissioned into "B" Co. VA 29th Infantry
(date and method of discharge not given)
He was listed as:
* On rolls 4/15/1862 (place not stated)
* On rolls 4/15/1863 (place not stated)
* Furloughed 4/15/1864 (place not stated)
* POW 6/6/1864 Cold Harbor, VA
* Confined 6/9/1864 (place not stated) (At 4 prison camps, one of Immortal 600)
* Oath Allegiance 6/14/1865 Fort Delaware, DE (Released)
Promotions:
* 1st Lieut 6/1/1862
* Capt 9/6/1862
He was described at enlistment as:
5' 6.0", dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair
Other Information:
born in Smyth County, VA
died in Washington IN
(Born 1837. Died 1925)

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