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Portrait of James H. Wheaton, 1861-1865. Chelsea. Enlisted in company F, First Infantry, as Sergeant, Aug. 19, 1861, at Chelsea, for 3 years, age 22. First Sergeant. Commissioned Second Lieutenant, company E, July 14, 1862. Mustered July 14, 1862. Wounded in action Aug. 30, 1862, at Manassas, Va. Commissioned First Lieutenant, company B, Aug. 30, 1862. Mustered Aug. 30, 1862. Transferred to company D Aug., 1863. Commissioned Captain Jan. 1, 1864. Mustered April 19, 1864. Killed in action at Poplar Grove Church, Va., Sept. 30, 1864 (Descriptive Roll First Michigan Volunteers). |
