Card 1 Private, Capt. John H. Candler's Company (Russell Guards), Virginia Volunteers, 48th Virginia Infantry Age 23 years. Appears on a muster roll for July 17 to Aug. 31, 1861 (Dated Aug. 31) Enrolled for active service: When: June 25, 1861 Where: Russell By whom: Jno. H. Candler Mustered into service: When: July 17 Where: Abingdon By whom: Col. J. A. Campbell Card 2 Appears on Regimental Return for Apr., 1862 Alterations since last return among enlisted men: Date: Apr. 21 Place: Swift Gap Remarks: Deserted Card 3 Appears on Regimental Return for Apr., 1862 Absent enlisted men accounted for: Absent without leave since 21 April