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Military Record

Transcribed from Microfilm for EDWARDS, JOHN B.

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Age at Enlistment: 30Rank at Enlistment: PvtEnlistment Location: Flat Lick KyEnlistment Date: 9/5/61
Muster Location: Camp Dick RobinsonMuster In Date: 9/22/61Company: I

Musters

Muster PeriodStatus
to_OCT_31_61not stated
NOV_DEC_61Discharged

Notes from Musters and assorted items found at end of record:
Muster out
Discharged at Camp Calvert Ky 12/7/61 on Surg's Cert of disability

Cert of Disability
born in Buncomb Co, NC
34 yo
5'9in tall
dark complexion
gray eyes
brown hair
wheel wright

'From statements made by the said John B Edwards he has bin diseased for several years previous to enlistment and further states that he joined the Army to obtain the aid of skillful medical and sergical doctors.'

- Wm. A Dozier, Capt

'Spinal Disease Mylitis of long standing which has produced partial paralisis of the lower extremities. His bares marks of having been treated for the disease some time since by Cermtis irritation. The disease having existed prior to enlistment.'

- Wm. Berry, Surgeon