7th Maryland Infantry

Item DOC-9845

Description

Original Civil War Discharge document for Sergeant John M. Carver of the 7th Maryland Infantry. Document is signed by Lieutenant Colonel David T. Bennett, of the 7th Maryland Infantry. Bennett was wounded at the Wilderness and Five Forks and received a brevet promotion to colonel. The document is also signed by Captain Washington I. Purnell of the 8th Maryland Infantry. Purnell was wounded at Weldon Railroad and received a brevet promotion to major.