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Henry Tyler

Roster ID 2348
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First Name:Henry
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Last Name:Tyler
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Affiliation:Class of 1864MS
Biography & Genealogy:Tyler Henry, Class of 1864-MS: Born- August 7, 1844. Matriculated from Richmond, Va. At VMI 2 weeks. Military Record: Unofficial source says served as Lt and Aide-de-camp to Brig Gen E.L. Thomas. No official record of such service found (possibly a state appointment). Enlisted February 1, 1864 for 3 years or war as Private, Capt W.W. Parker's Company Virginia Light Artillery. Detailed February 24, 1864 as courier at Headquarters, I Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. Unofficial source says also served as Ordnance Sergeant at I Corps Headquarters. No official record of such service found. Paroled at Appomattox. Post War Career: Jeweler. Died- October 24, 1892 in Brooklyn, New York.

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