VMI Archives Historical Rosters: William Bradley Dyson

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William Bradley Dyson

Roster ID 2869
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First Name:	William
Middle Name:	Bradley
Last Name:	Dyson
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Affiliation:	Class of 1867
Biography & Genealogy:	William Bradley Dyson, Class of 1867: Born- Sep. 26, 1846. Matriculated from Petersburg, VA. At VMI 4 weeks. Pre War Career: At Hampden-Sydney College 1861-62; at VMI August, 1863. Military Record: Enlisted April 15, 1864 at Ashland as a Private with Company K of the 5th Virginia Cavalry; captured May 11, 1864 at Yellow Tavern; held in Elmira, New York until he was paroled on March 10, 1865; took oath of loyalty to the United States on May 16, 1865 in Richmond. Post War Career: Teacher, merchant. Died- June 3, 1902 in Petersburg, VA.

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