Residence Wise County VA; a 33 year-old Farmer.
Enlisted on 6/3/1861 at Wise County, VA as a Private.
On 6/3/1861 he mustered into "H" Co. VA 50th Infantry
He was Killed on 7/2/1863 at Gettysburg, PA
He was listed as:
* Hospitalized 7/25/1861 Wytheville, VA (Sick)
* Returned 7/31/1861 (place not stated)
* Hospitalized 8/11/1861 White Sulphur Springs, WV (Sick)
* Returned 11/1/1861 (place not stated)
* Detailed 6/8/1862 Rocky Gap To Wise Co, VA
* Returned 6/26/1862 (place not stated)
* On rolls 7/15/1862 (place not stated)
* Detailed 11/24/1862 Wise County, VA
* Returned 12/10/1862 (place not stated)
* On rolls 1/19/1863 (place not stated)
Other Information:
born in Kentucky
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- The Virginia Regimental Histories Series

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Martin Fraley, age 33, enlisted as a Private in Captain Logan H. N. Sayler's Company (Wise Yankee Catchers)* June 3, 1861 at Wise Court House by L. H. N. Sayler for a period of one year, last recorded as receiving commutation of rations pay, while on detached service, on January 19, 1863

* This company subsequently became Company H, 50th Regiment Virginia Infantry

M324: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Virginia
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Gettysburg after battle report:

Report of Lieut. Col. L. H. N. Salyer, Fiftieth Virginia Infantry.

July 6, 1863.

Sir: On the 1st of this month, after a very long march, this regiment
arrived at Gettysburg, Pa., and with the brigade bivouacked
on the left of our lines and about a mile from the lines of the enemy,
under shelter of some low hills.

On the next day (July 2), early in the afternoon, I was ordered by
Gen. Jones to move to the support of a battalion of artillery
commanded by Maj. Latimer, which was then on the point of engaging
the enemy. I hurried forward to the position assigned us,
but heavy firing had commenced before I reached the point we were
to occupy, and by the time we got in position the opposing batteries
were in full play. It soon became evident that our batteries were
suffering very much, and that they could not long continue the contest;
however, Maj. Latimer held his ground till several of his
pieces had been silenced by the loss of the gunners, &c., when he
ordered the guns to the rear. We rendered him good services in
assisting his cannoneers with their pieces.

Here we had a private killed, and a second lieutenant and one private
wounded.

It was now determined to attack the enemy upon their own ground,
and in the line of battle this regiment occupied the right of the brigade,
which was also the right of our lines on that portion of the
field. The enemy occupied a very strong position, being the crest of
a range of wooded, craggy hills. To reach their lines, we were compelled
to advance for half a mile through open fields, at the same time
receiving the fire from their batteries and skirmishers; but our whole
line moved forward in handsome order. About sunset we came to
close range, and till long after dark the fighting was kept up with
great fury. We tried again and again to drive the enemy from their
position, but at length we were compelled to fall back, worn down
and exhausted, but not till every round of cartridge had been discharged.

At one time we were within a few feet of their works, but
the fire was so heavy we could not stand it.

It may be well to state here that when we fell back we carried
every one of our killed and wounded with us to the base of the hill.
This night we slept at the base of the hill, about 300 yards from the
enemy's lines.

The day following (July 3) was spent without any important operations
on our part, we barely skirmishing some little. On the night
of the 3d, we withdrew from the contest entirely.

Our loss is 15 killed, 67 wounded, and 17 missing.*

The regiment as a body behaved exceedingly well, and fully sustained
the reputation they have heretofore won; but in the line of
officers there was not in one or two instances that high and chivalrous
bearing which I would like to see exhibited. However, while
I am sorry to say that one or two of the officers did not behave so
well as they ought, yet the others conducted themselves exceedingly
well.

Maj. L. J. Perkins conducted himself with his usual courage, and
deserves much praise for his conduct.

To the senior captain (F. W. Kelly) I am also much indebted for
his constant and laborious services. To Second Lieut. Isaac Weston,
Company B, who received a severe blow on the head, but would
not leave the field, much credit is due. He was in the command
of his company, and well sustained the true bearing of the Southern
officer.

Private A. F. Senteo, Company H, detailed with the ambulance
corps, rendered most excellent service in carrying the wounded away
from the field. In one or two instances he, with friends of the
wounded, brought them from the immediate vicinity of the enemy's
lines.

I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,

L. H. N. SALYER,
Lieut. Col., Comdg. 50th Va. Regt., 2d Brig., Johnson's Div.

Capt. Reuben Cleary,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-Gen.

Source: Official Records: Series I. Vol. 27. Part II. Reports. Serial No. 44