VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Richard Harrison Powell

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Richard Harrison Powell

Roster ID 2745
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First Name:	Richard
Middle Name:	Harrison
Last Name:	Powell
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Affiliation:	Class of 1866
Biography & Genealogy:	Richard Harrison Powell, Class of 1866: Born- October 27, 1845. Matriculated from Tarboro, North Carolina. At VMI 7 months. Military Record: Enlisted September 15, 1863 at Joynes Ford as Private, Company G, 3rd North Carolina Cavalry. Sick in hospital (Tarboro, North Carolina) July-August 1864. Transferred to Company B, 1st North Carolina Cavalry October 26, 1864. To Sergeant at unknown date. Elected 2nd Lt Decembebr 6, 1864. Mortally wounded in action March 31, 1865 near Dinwiddie Court House. Died- April 1, 1865.

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