VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Samuel Brown Pettit

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Samuel Brown Pettit

Roster ID 2743
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First Name:	Samuel
Middle Name:	Brown
Last Name:	Pettit
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Affiliation:	Class of 1866
Biography & Genealogy:	Samuel Brown Pettit, Class of 1866: Born- Novembber 6, 1844. Matriculated from Columbbia, Va. At VMI 1/2 year. Military Record: Enlisted at Richmond September 4, 1863 for war as Private, Lt J. Guerrant's Company Virginia Light Artillery (Goochland Light Artillery; Capt J.H. Guy's Company Light Artillery) (bounty). Medical board recommended furlough for him November 1863 (intermittant fever). On April 28, 1865 report of paroled POWs. Post War Career: Merchant. Died- March 15, 1884.

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