Re: Invalid Corps
John Gladin (gladin@mickey.eng.gulfaero.com)
Mon, 25 Oct 1993 08:35:03 ECT
> In the course of researching the 84th Pa. I have come across numerous
> references of tranfers of some of its men to the "Invalid Corps" which I
> gather was formed either late '62 or early '63. Does anybody out there have
> the time to write a brief description of the forming and function of this
> organizational unit, and the criteria for transfer to it?
>
> Kelly Richter U59611@UICVM
The "Invalid Corps" was not restricted to the Union armies. I have a
reference to my great grandfather being retired to the "Invalid Corps"
from the 15th Georgia Volunteer Infantry after being disabled at 2d
Manassas.
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