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Capt Josiah Melancthon Gunn

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Capt Josiah Melancthon Gunn

Birth
Death
15 Dec 1918 (aged 80)
Burial
Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section 13 Lot 4
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He enlisted with Company G of the 15th Virginia Infantry on April 22, 1861 at Camp Hill. He entered as a sergeant, was elected lieutenent and promoted to captain. He recieved a shell wound, fracturing his scapula on May 16, 1864 at Drewry's Bluff. He was absent wounded until December of 1864, when he was detailed as historian of the regiment.
He enlisted with Company G of the 15th Virginia Infantry on April 22, 1861 at Camp Hill. He entered as a sergeant, was elected lieutenent and promoted to captain. He recieved a shell wound, fracturing his scapula on May 16, 1864 at Drewry's Bluff. He was absent wounded until December of 1864, when he was detailed as historian of the regiment.


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