PERDUE, JAMES A.: Enlisted 7/24/61 Giles Co. Detailed ordnance dept. POW Roanoke Island 2/8/62. "Unable to get to company after exchange, reported to Genl. Loring & refused permission to return, and ordered to join a Co. in the Dept. of West Va." POW in Giles Co.. (Date unknown). Escaped near Raleigh Court House, Va. Served in a cavalry co. for 4-5-weeks, but did not join that Co. Returned to duty 1/8/63. Paroled 6/23/65 at Charleston W.Va, age 24 yrs., illiterate. Brother of Stephen. See 17th Va. Cavalry. PERDUE, STEPHEN MCHENRY.: Farmer. Enlisted 7/24/61 Giles C. H. Rolls for 7/63-2-65, detailed as battalion wagoner. Deserted, took oath and sent north 3/23/65, age 23 yrs.