Civil War Soldier William Addison Smiley Co D. 12th Virginia CDV Photo 1860s

He is not identified on the CDV but was on the album page.. This listing is for the CDV only, album page is not included.

Enlisted as a 1st Lt in Co D 12 VA Reg (Union); 5 Nov'62 detailed as QtrMaster; 23 Apr'63 detailed as aide to Acting Brig Gen Day; 20 Jun'63 detailed at Bloody Run PA; promoted Capt 27 Jul'63; re-enlisted 15 Oct'63 at Martinsburg VA. Promoted to Maj; 15 d leave 29 Jan to 12 Feb'64; 22 Feb'64 recruiting "colored troops" in Wheeling VA; 29 May'64 appt'd Chief of Ambulance Corps in Army of WV by Gen Sullivan.

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