Military Record
Transcribed from Microfilm for Phillips
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| Age at Enlistment: 25 | Rank at Enlistment: Pvt | Enlistment Location: Laurel co | Enlistment Date: 2/27/64 |
| Muster Location: | Muster In Date: | Company: |
Musters
| Muster Period | Status | |
| MAY_JUN_64 | Present, see notes | |
| JUL_AUG_64 | Present | |
| SEP_OCT_64 | Present | |
| NOV_DEC_64 | present | |
| JAN_FEB_65 | Discharged 2/6/65 on disability | |
Notes from Musters and assorted items found at end of record:
Recruited into Vet Vols
Muster and Descriptive Roll of a Detachment of US Vols
7th Regy Kentucky Inf.
Dated: 3/10/64 a London Ky
Born Cornwall England
25 yo
farmer
enlisted 2/27/64 at Laurel Co Ky
Blue eyes
sandy hair
fair complexion
5'6in tall
Not taken up on Company Rolls
MAY_JUN_64: Recruit for 7 Ky Inf retained on duty by authority War Dept 12/30/63 and 3/2/64. on duty as cook awaiting discharge. Stationed at Draft Rendezvous Louisville
Discharge Recommendation:
'The Board of the Examination of Recruits convened in accordance with Genl Orders No 18 headquarters Draft Rendezvous dated October 16, 1864. having carefully examined William Ford a volunteer recruit for the 7th Kentucky Cavalry find that he has:
Varicucele
Discharge is recommended. The Board is of the opinion that the defect might have been discovered by a proper examination of the Board of Enrollment.'
Enlistment Papers:
24 yrs 11 mos on February 27, 1864
signed his name
Recruited by Robert Hays Capt, Provo Marshal 8th dist Ky for the 7th Ky Inf.
Recruited into Vet Vols
Muster and Descriptive Roll of a Detachment of US Vols
7th Regy Kentucky Inf.
Dated: 3/10/64 a London Ky
Born Cornwall England
25 yo
farmer
enlisted 2/27/64 at Laurel Co Ky
Blue eyes
sandy hair
fair complexion
5'6in tall
Not taken up on Company Rolls
MAY_JUN_64: Recruit for 7 Ky Inf retained on duty by authority War Dept 12/30/63 and 3/2/64. on duty as cook awaiting discharge. Stationed at Draft Rendezvous Louisville
Discharge Recommendation:
'The Board of the Examination of Recruits convened in accordance with Genl Orders No 18 headquarters Draft Rendezvous dated October 16, 1864. having carefully examined William Ford a volunteer recruit for the 7th Kentucky Cavalry find that he has:
Varicucele
Discharge is recommended. The Board is of the opinion that the defect might have been discovered by a proper examination of the Board of Enrollment.'
Enlistment Papers:
24 yrs 11 mos on February 27, 1864
signed his name
Recruited by Robert Hays Capt, Provo Marshal 8th dist Ky for the 7th Ky Inf.