John C. Farrell

(? - ?)
Home State: South Carolina
Branch of Service: Artillery
Unit: Brooks (SC) Artillery

Before the Antietam Campaign:
He was age 19 when he enlisted May 9, 1861, in Company K, 2nd South Carolina Infantry. He mustered in with Brooks Artillery on its organization on 28 January 1862.

In the Antietam Campaign:
He was wounded in action on 17 September 1862.

The remainder of the War:
He deserted October 1, 1863, leaving no further record.

References, Sources, and other notes:
Basic information from Elliott1, with details by Dave Hann from his research in the Compiled Service Records, US Archives.

Notes

1 Elliott, William, Casualties in the Brooks Artillery, Charleston Mecrcury, Charleston: Charleston Mecrury, 1862 [AotW citation 5374]

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