VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Charles Edgar Woodson Perkinson

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Charles Edgar Woodson Perkinson

Roster ID 2979
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First Name:	Charles
Middle Name:	Edgar Woodson
Last Name:	Perkinson
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Affiliation:	Class of 1867
Biography & Genealogy:	Charles Edgar Woodson, Class of 1867: Born- February 26, 1845. Matriculated from Petersburg, Va. At VMI 1 year, 8 months (entered as 5th year freshman). Military Record: Enlisted June 20, 1861 at Petersburg for 1 year as Private, Company G, 41st Virginia. Re-enlistment for war March 1862 ($50 bounty). Discharged as minor June 28 (or July 5) 1862. At VMI August 25, 1862-April 19, 1864 when he was dismissed. No further record found. Post War Career: "Travler." Died- February 20, 1873 in Buffalo, New York; buried in Blanchard Cemetery, Petersburg.

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