David D Chestaine/Chastain(Chastain)   Age:  18 Birthplace:  Union Co., GA Occupation:  Farmer Rank at enlistment:  Private Company Assignment:  A   1/12/1864   Enlisted Camp Davies, MS 2/5/1864   Mustered In Memphis, TN 3/10/1865   Prisoner of War Monroe's Crossroads, Solomon Grove, NC He was later paroled and sent to camp Chase, OH (date unknown). 6/12/1865   Mustered Out Camp Chase, OH Notes: Was brother of James Polk Chastain. †

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Service records compiled by Glenda Todd and used with her permission. This and other information about the history of the First and the men who fought with the unit can be found in her book, First Alabama Cavalry, USA: Homage to Patriotism.

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