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Capt James A. Kirkland

Birth
Fayette County, Alabama, USA
Death
31 May 1862 (aged 24–25)
Seven Pines, Henrico County, Virginia, USA
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Henrico County, Virginia, USA Add to Map
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James enlisted 11 June, 1861 in Co. I, 11th AL Inf. Regt. He was wounded in the Battle of Seven Pines in VA; He was a CSA Captain. The 11th AL Inf. Regt. was attached to Wilcox's Brigade. On May 31, 1862, the Brigade was ordered to move across Williamsburg Road and the 11th AL was ordered to the front by the Division Commander. Three companies of this regt. were ordered to dislodge the enemy holding a certain point. The battle resulted in a loss of 66 wounded or killed in a few minutes.
James enlisted 11 June, 1861 in Co. I, 11th AL Inf. Regt. He was wounded in the Battle of Seven Pines in VA; He was a CSA Captain. The 11th AL Inf. Regt. was attached to Wilcox's Brigade. On May 31, 1862, the Brigade was ordered to move across Williamsburg Road and the 11th AL was ordered to the front by the Division Commander. Three companies of this regt. were ordered to dislodge the enemy holding a certain point. The battle resulted in a loss of 66 wounded or killed in a few minutes.

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