Category Archives: Private and Non-Commissioned Soldiers

Articles on infantry, artillery and cavalry soldiers.

John Cook – Bugler

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Michael Noirot

John Cook¹ was born August 16, 1847, in Hamilton County, Ohio.  He enlisted in the army at the age of 14, in Cincinnati, Ohio.  In September 1862, at the age of 15, he would find himself taking part in the Maryland … Continue reading →

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The death of private James R. Montgomery

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Michael Noirot

James R Montgomery¹ was born, in the late 1830′s, in Madison, Mississippi.  The son of Allen, and Ellen, he was the second of eight children.  With the outbreak of sectional hostilities, young James entered the army, enlisting in the 17th Mississippi … Continue reading →

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