Historical Rosters Database
Details for Roster ID 945
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| Name: | Edward Carmichael Hill |
| 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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