VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Edward Carmichael Hill

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Edward Carmichael Hill

Roster ID 945
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First Name:	Edward
Middle Name:	Carmichael
Last Name:	Hill
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Affiliation:	Class of 1859
Biography & Genealogy:	Hill Edward Carmichael, Class of 1859: Born- January 10, 1837. Matriculated from Aylett, Va. At VMI 3 years. Military Record: Elected 1st Lt, Company D, 53rd Va May 10, 1861. Became regimental adjutant December 1, 1861. (Appointment made February 13, 1862; date of rank January 22.) Resigned effective August 19, 1862 because of ill health (what the examining doctor called "general feebleness of constitution"). Later in CS Engineers as Assistant Engineer (only record of engineer service is a May 1864 travel voucher). Post War Career: Teacher; civil engineer; merchant. Died- October 9, 1906.

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