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John Henry Bushong

Residence was not listed; 35 years old.

Enlisted on 5/7/1861 at Gloucester Court House, VA as a Private.

On 5/7/1861 he mustered into "A" Co. VA 5th Cavalry 
He deserted on 11/15/1863 at Lancaster County, PA
 (Deserted to U.S. forces)


He was listed as:
* Absent, sick 11/15/1861 (place not stated) (Estimated day)
* On rolls 1/1/1862 (place not stated) (Estimated day)
* Confined 11/17/1863 Fort Mifflin, PA (Estimated day)
* Oath Allegiance 11/25/1863 Fort Mifflin, PA (Released)


He was described at enlistment as:
6' 2.0", dark complexion, grey eyes, black hair

Other Information:
born in 1826


Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:

 - The Virginia Regimental Histories Series
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