37th NC Infantry
Wesley Lewis Battle, 2nd Lieutenant, Co. D

Wesley Lewis Battle, 2nd Lieutenant, Co. D

Wesley Lewis Battle enlisted as a Corporal in the 43rd NC Infantry.  On 15 Jan 1863 he was commissioned into "D" Co. of the 37th NC Infantry.  He was wounded and captured at the battle of Gettysburg, PA on 3 Jul 1863.  His left arm was amputated the same day.  He died from his wounds on 22 Aug 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.

Promotions: He was promoted to 3rd Lieutenant on 15 Jan 1863.  No date listed for promotion to 2nd Lieutenant.

He also had service in:
"I" Co. NC 43rd Infantry

Bibliographic Sources

1. JJordan, Weymouth T., Jr. Ed. NORTH CAROLINA TROOPS 1861 - 1865 A ROSTER Vol. IX Infantry 32nd-35th and 37th Regiments
2.  Clark, Walter. Ed. HISTORIES OF THE SEVERAL REGIMENTS AND BATTALIONS FROM NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GREAT WAR 1861-'65 Written by Members of the Respective Commands
3. Historical Data Systems, Inc. American Civil War Research Database: http://www.civilwardata.com

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