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Civil War aliases

Civil War aliases

Posted: 12 Mar 2008 3:29AM GMT
Classification: Query
Anyone know why so many civil war soldiers had aliases?

Re: Civil War aliases

Posted: 31 Jul 2009 5:57PM GMT
Classification: Query
There were a few reasons, but the most common one was that they were under age and their parents didn't want them to enlist. If they used an alias, their family had a harder time tracking them down. Other reasons could be that they were wanted by the law or they just wanted to change their life. Women would also enlist under a man's name so they could serve.

Re: Civil War aliases

Posted: 14 May 2013 3:11AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Henry, Connelly, DeBusk, Zachmann
Does anyone know if the name, "John Henry" was used as an alias and if so, why?
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