Wednesday, February 22, 2012

William H. Talman, student 1859-1861

Talman, whose name is also recorded as Tallman, enlisted as a corporal in Co. D of the 3rd VA Cavalry on May 18, 1861. He was officially discharged due to disability for ill health on February 6, 1863. Upon recovery, he joined the 24th VA Cavalry.

After the war, he served as a policeman in Richmond, chief of police in Newport News (VA),  and inspector at the port of Newport News.

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