Robeson County NcArchives Military Records.....Wilkerson, Private James June 4, 1863
Civilwar Company E, 51st North Carolina Troops
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Compiled Military Service Record/Cert Of Disability
Private James Wilkerson
Company E, 51st North Carolina Troops
Confederate States Army

James Wilkerson was the brother of Private Malcom Wilkerson also of Company E, 
51st North Carolina.  He enrolled for active service on February 28, 1862 at 
Lumberton, North Carolina in Captain Willis P. Moore's Company.  He was 17 
years old at the time he enlisted as a farmer by occupation.  He was five feet 
and ten inches tall.  Colonel John L. Cantwell mustered him into active service 
in Wilmington, North Carolina on April 10, 1862 for a period of three years or 
the war.

Unfortunately, James had become afflicted with Rubella (German Measles) and was 
hospitalized at Confederate Hospital Number 4, in Wilmington, North Carolina.  
He was furloughed on June 13, 1862.  He never returned to active duty and was 
discharged on June 1, 1863.  This would most like save his life from the great 
assault on Battery Wagner, which took place on July 18, 1863.  The 51st North 
Carolina Troops experienced the brunt of the attack on that day.  Malcom, his 
brother would be wounded on July 17 at Battery Wagner, resulting in the loss of 
his left leg near the hip.  A poisoned ball wounded him.

The information found on his Certificate of Disability for discharge states 
that he was of sallow complexion with black eyes and black hair.  The Company 
Commander, Captain Willis H. Pope said, "During the last two months, said 
soldier has been unfit to duty Sixty Days.  In June 1862, Private Wilkerson had 
a very severe attack of fever and from its effects he has never recovered -- 
his life has been despaired of several times since."

Station: Camp Davis
W.H. Pope, Capt
Commanding Company
June 4 1863. 				  

Additional Comments:
Private James Wilkinson [Wilkerson] Born in Robeson County and was by 
occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 17, February 
28, 1862.  Reported absent sick from September, 1862, through May , 1863.  
Discharged on June 4, 1863, by reason of "a very severe attack of fever..."

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