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George Henry Nicholas

Roster ID 2327
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First Name:George
Middle Name:Henry
Last Name:Nicholas
Suffix:
Affiliation:Class of 1864MS
Biography & Genealogy:George Henry Nicholas, Class of 1864-MS: Born- March 21, 1844. Matriculated from Scottsville, Va. At VMI 4 weeks. Military Record: Entered service July 15, 1862 at Richmond for 6 months in Company C, 25th Virginia Battalion (Richmond City Battalion, Local Defense Troops). Extended for war and appointed Corporal February 9, 1863. To Sergeant August 11, 1863. In hospital September 24-October 1, 1863 (Richmond). In December 1863 replaced by substitute. Enrolled as conscript at Camp Lee January 21, 1864. Assigned as Private to Company A, 57th Virginia February 1, 1864. To Sergeant July 24, 1864. On undated roll of POWs paroled at Columbia. Post War Career: Farmer. Died- January 31, 1922 in Buckingham County.

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