VMI Archives Historical Rosters: John Herchel Burruss

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John Herchel Burruss

Roster ID 2830
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First Name:	John
Middle Name:	Herchel
Last Name:	Burruss
Suffix:
Affiliation:	Class of 1867
Biography & Genealogy:	John Herchel Burruss, Class of 1867. Born- 9 September 1847. Matriculated from Thornhill. At VMI 5 months. Military Record: Enlisted 1 February 1864 at Orange Court House as Pvt, Company I, 6th Virginia Cavalry. Severely wounded in action 9 October 1864 near Strasburg. AWOL early 1865. Wounded in action (concussion) on retreat from Petersburg. Post War Career: Farmer. Died- Unknown

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