Lenoir County NcArchives Military Records.....Dawson, Pvt. Benjamin 
Civilwar - Enlistment 
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Dawson, Benjamin, Private
Company C, 27th Regiment NC Troops
Resided in Lenoir County where he enlisted at age 24, April 20, 1861. Mustered 
in as Private and was promoted to Corporal on July 10, 1861. Promoted to 
Sergeant on May 1, 1862. Present or accounted for until wounded in the right 
arm and captured at Sharpsburg, Maryland, September 17, 1862. Hospitalized at 
Frederick, Maryland, until transferred to Fort McHenry, Maryland. Paroled at 
Fort McHenry and transfered to Aiken's Landing, James River, Virginia, where 
he was received October 30, 1862, for exchange. Declared exchanged at Aiken's 
Landing on November 10, 1862. Reduced to ranks on an unspecified date. 
Reported absent wounded until July 6, 1864, when he was retired to the Invalid 
Corps by reason of disability.

Additional Comments:
Source:
North Carolina Troops, 1861-1986
A Roster
Compliled by Weymouth T. Jordan, Jr.
Vol. VIII
Infantry
27th-31st Regiments
Division of Archives & History



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