Armstrong, Edward Hall, 1841-1864
Dates
- Existence: 1841 May 10 - 1864 May 12
Biography
Edward Hall Armstrong, the son of Thomas James Armstrong and Martha Ann Wilson, was born 10 May 1841 in Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC. He was baptized on 24 Jun 1841 at Grace Methodist Episcopal Church. He was a student at the University at Chapel Hill (University of North Carolina) and left the University to enlist. He enlisted in Company G of the Third Regiment of N. C. Troops, C.S.A., born in Wilmington, Age 21, 5 feet, 9 inches high, dark complexion, grey eyes, dark hair and by occupation a farmer. He was enlisted for the War by Captain E. H. Rhodes in the C.S.A on 1 Feb 1862. Appointed Sgt 10 Feb 1862 and promoted to lst Sg 10 Apr 1862. Appointed 2nd Lt 1 Jul 1862 and appointed to Capt 17 Sep 1862. He participated in the Seven Days Battle at Richmond, the Battle of Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and Mine Run. Present and accounted for until wounded at Horseshoe, Spottsylvania Courthouse, Virginia 12 May 1864. Died of wounds 7 Jun 1864.