Capt. James Augustus Graham (CSA)

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James Augusuts Graham was enlisted April 20th, 1861 in Hillsborough, NC by Captain Pride Jones.

Graham had dark eyes, light hair, a fair complexion and stood 5 feet 8 inches tall.

Entered service as 4th Corporal.
Appointed 4th Sergeant May 8, 1861.
Appointed Orderly Sergeant July 19th 1861.
Elected 2nd Lieutenant Jr August 17th 1861.
Adjutant 27th North Carolina Infantry from January 13th 1862 to June 1st 1862: on attached service 10 days from November 10th to procure clothing for Regiment.
Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant Sr. December 5th, 1862.
Acting Ordinance officer Cooke's Brigade from November 29th, 1862 to December 12, 1862.
Sent to Richmond, Virginia sick December 12th 1862. >Returned to duty December 19th, 1862.
Promoted to 1st Lieutenant April 25th 1863.
Acting Ordinance officer Cooke's Brigade from May 1st to May 25th 1863.
Furlough on account of sickness September 3rd 1863 for 18 days. Furlough extended 14 days. Returned to duty October 2nd 1863.
Wounded slightly in knee in Battle of Bristoe Station, Virginia October 14, 1863.
Acting Inspector General of Cooke's Brigade from January 10 to January 29th, 1864.
Furlough February 10 1864 for 18 days.
Acting Assistant Adjutant General of Cooke's Brigade February 28th 1864 to March 11th 1864.
Acting Inspector General of Cooke's Brigade April 23rd to May 25, 1864.
Wounded severely in thigh Battle of Wilderness, Virginia. May 5th 1864 and sent to Hospital.
Furlough from General hospital No. 4 Richmond, Virginia May 11th 1864 for 60 days. Furlough extended July 12th 1864 for 30 days.
Acting ADC to Brigadier General Cooke September 12th to October 15th 1864.
Sent to Raleigh, NC October 17th for 12 days to procure cloth for Cooke's Brigade.
Promoted Captain November 2nd 1864 Vice Captain Dickson retired.
Surrendered with the "Army of Northern Virginia" at Appomattox Court House, Virginia April 9th 1865.

Battles Engaged In: Newberne--Sharpsburg--Wilderness--Fort Euliss--Harpers Ferry--Bristoe Station--Hatcher's Run--Mine Run--Southerland Tavern.