Military Career
Private James M Siler Co A
Enrolled September 2, 1861 in Barbourville Ky for 3 years. He was 20 yrs old.
Mustered in October 1, 1861 at Camp Dick Robinson Ky
September 2 - Dec 31 1861
Present
Jan - November 25, 1862
Present
November 25, 1862
"Detailed to Engineer Corps by order of General Order No 3, November 3, 1862, Department of Cumberland"
Engineer Corps was called the Pioneer Corps and later became known as Pioneer Brigade.
Mar - Apr 1863
Detachment Muster Roll
Murfreesboro TN
Present
May - June 1863
Detachment Muster Roll
Camp Charles Steward
Present
Sept - Oct 1863
Detachment Muster Roll
Bridgeport Alabama
Present
Jan - Feb - March - April 1864
Present
Pioneer Brigade, Ponton Battalion, Co A, 3rd Section
May - June 1864
Present
Stop 23 cents for losing screwdriver
Muster Out
November 17, 1864
Chattanooga Tennessee