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Military Record

Transcribed from Microfilm for HOLLIFIELD, ESOM W.

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Age at Enlistment: 38Rank at Enlistment: PvtEnlistment Location: Manchester KyEnlistment Date: 8/19/61
Muster Location: Camp Dick RobinsonMuster In Date: 9/22/61Company: B

Musters

Muster PeriodStatus
to_OCT_31_61not stated
NOV_DEC_61not stated, chg 1 butcher knife
DEC_31_61_TO_APR_30_62present, lost screwdriver
APR_30_TO_AUG_31_62present, rank listed ass wagoner
SEPT_OCT_62not stated, rank listed as pvt
NOV_DEC_62present
JAN_FEB_63present
APRIL_10_63not stated
MAR_APR_63present
MAY_JUNE_63absent, sick at hosp at the Catholic Church 6/10/63
JULY_AUG_63present
SEPT_OCT_63absent, left at Carrollton La 9/5/63
NOV_DEC_63absent, left at Carrollton La 9/5/63
JAN_FEB_64died in Hosp New Orleans 2/9/64

Notes from Musters and assorted items found at end of record:
Muster out
died of disease at New Orleans 2/9/64

Certificate of disability for discharge
dated 2/3/64
born in Burks Co NC
42yo
5'9.75in tall
dark complexion
blue eyes
dark hair
farmer

Cause of disability: chronic diahhrea and much emaciated

Record of death and interment
EW Hollifield
Cyprus Grove No2

Inventory of effects:
trowsers
cotton drawers
flannel shirt
blanket
haversack
knapsack