17th US Colored Infantry Co H - born around 1838; 25 year old farmer when he enlisted on November 30, 1863 in Murfreesboro; July 8, 1864 appointed corporal; later reduced; wounded at Battle of Nashville Dec. 15, 1864 by gunshot (arm broken); died at Wilson US Hospital Feb 21, 1865 of pneumonia - perhaps never left the hospital after being wounded?; Hospital Record # 16, grave #121806 at City Cemetery; married - widow in Nashville; UR 12186, L – 186, U.S. Burial Ground - South West City Cemetery burial says McPherson
17th US Colored Infantry Co H - born around 1838; 25 year old farmer when he enlisted on November 30, 1863 in Murfreesboro; July 8, 1864 appointed corporal; later reduced; wounded at Battle of Nashville Dec. 15, 1864 by gunshot (arm broken); died at Wilson US Hospital Feb 21, 1865 of pneumonia - perhaps never left the hospital after being wounded?; Hospital Record # 16, grave #121806 at City Cemetery; married - widow in Nashville; UR 12186, L – 186, U.S. Burial Ground - South West City Cemetery burial says McPherson
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