VMI Archives Historical Rosters: George Oglethorpe Jordan

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George Oglethorpe Jordan

Roster ID 1317
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First Name:	George
Middle Name:	Oglethorpe
Last Name:	Jordan
Suffix:
Affiliation:	Class of 1863
Biography & Genealogy:	George Oglethorpe Jordan, Class of 1863: Born- July 22, 1847. Matriculated from Praire Line, Ms. At VMI 10 months (entered as a sophomore). Military Record: Left on guard at VMI April 1861. Enlisted June 1, 1861 at Desoto, MS for 1 year as Private, Capt W.B. Turner's Company Mississippi Artillery (Capt M. Smith's Company). Appointed Sergeant July 1, 1861. Slightly wounded in action December 31, 1862 at Murfreesboro.

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