Private Richard Aldridge

Military Career

Richard Aldridge, Company K & D
Musician

Enrolled 10/24/1861 at Estill Springs, he was 25yrs old at the time.
Mustered in on 1/15/1862 at Lebanon Ky for 3 years or the war.

Jan & Feb 1862
Present

Mar & Apr 1862
Present

May & Jun 1862
Discharged 5/19, 1862 and final statement given.

Muster Out Roll
Chattanooga Tenn 11/17/1864
Last Paid to Apr 30, 1862
Remarks:
"Discharged May 19, 1862 disability Gen Buell’s order."

NOTES:
Certificate of Disability for Discharge states reason for discharge as, "general disability of the {something, possibly dysentery?} caused by exposure while stationed at Lebanon Ky."

Description is also given: 45 years old, 5ft 6in, Fair complexion, blue eyes, Auburn hair, a COOPER by occupation at the time of his enlistment.