Had been conscripted into Confederate service. Served in Company K, 29th Tennessee Infantry (CSA). Was captured by Sherman's forces 19 July 1864, Peachtree Creek, Ga. Was sent to Camp Douglas, Illinois. Signed Oath of Allegience. Enlisted in Company H, 5th U.S. Volunteer Infantry on 11 Apr 1865 for 3 years. Mustered in on 14 April 1865. Deserted at Ft. Riley, KS on 31 Mar 1866. Went back to Hawkins County, Tennessee.