Historical Rosters Database
Details for Roster ID 1731
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| Name: | John Walter Spears |
| Affiliation: | Class of 1864 |
| Biography & Genealogy: | Spears John Walter, Class of 1864/1864-MS: Born- 1844. Matriculated from Macon, Va. At VMI 5 months over 2 years. Military Record: Enlisted at Powhatan Court House May 27, 1862 as Pvt, Company E, 4th Va Cavalry. To Corporal. "Sent home for a horse" spring 1863. To 4th Sgt. Mortally Wounded in Action May 8, 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House. Died- May 29, 1844 at Spotsylvania Court House. |
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