There are some 36 cards in his Compiled Service Record files which should be most informative. They may be procured through the service noted in the Red enclosed box above.

Following below is a thumbnail of his service

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Joseph C. Tucker

Residence was not listed; a 29 year-old Farmer.

Enlisted on 5/7/1861 at New Prospect, VA as a Private.

On 5/7/1861 he mustered into "C" Co. VA 26th Infantry
(date and method of discharge not given)

He was listed as:
* Wounded 6/17/1864 Petersburg, VA (Left side and back)
* Hospitalized 6/18/1864 Wayside Hospl
* POW 4/6/1865 High Bridge, VA
* Confined 4/9/1865 Point Lookout, MD
* Oath Allegiance 6/21/1865 Point Lookout, MD (Released)

Promotions:
* 5th Sergt 5/31/1862

He was described at enlistment as:
5' 10.0", light complexion, blue eyes, brown hair

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- The Virginia Regimental Histories Series