Daniel McDonald

He enrolled in Company C as 2nd Lieutenant - September 7, 1861. Elected 1st Lieutenant October 10, 1861; Commissioned Captain 24 July 1862.

He was wounded in action on 17 September 1862 at Sharpsburg.

Wounded in the right hand at Fredericksburg, Virginia, December 13, 1862. He had tendered his resignation 27 December 1862, apparently withdrawn or not accepted. Absent on leave to 3 March 1863. Absent again, sick in Brooks County, GA and in hospital in Richmond, VA between August and December 1863. Diagnosed with rheumatism, pneumonia, and "debility". Absent without leave in January 1864, but back on duty by February. Captured at Spotsylvania, Virginia, May 12, 1864. Released at Fort Delaware, Delaware, June 14, 1865 on taking the Oath. He was listed at that time as a resident of Thomas, GA of ruddy complexion, dark hair and grey eyes; 5 foot, 10 inches tall.

Moved to Hillsborough County, Florida (date not known).

Basic information from Henderson1. Details from his service records at the National Archives, family genealogists, and his gravesite on Findagrave.

02/05/1836; Thomas County, GA

12/18/1907; Lithia, FL; burial in Pelote Cemetary, Lithia, FL