Ira A. Harrison
Sgt.
Ira A. Harrison - He enlisted on September 1861 at Ft. Brown in
Brownsville Texas. He was enlisted by John Donelson. He was 22 years old
when he enlisted. The Cavalry valued his horse at $ 60 and his equipment
at $ 20.
The Muster Roll of January 1862 notes that he is paid $ 13.20 for the use of his
horse. It notes that he was riding a " Fort Horse" till
December 1861.
The Muster Roll of June 1863 notes that he was killed in action on June 23, 1863
at La Frouche Crossing.
There is also a medical record that notes that he was in the Houston Hospital on
March 23, 1863 with the Mumps. He reported back to duty on May 2, 1863.
Submitted by Michael Tope
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