One heck of a Military Career!!!!      John Sylvanus LoudResidence was not listed; 20 years old.Enlisted on 5/25/1861 at New York City, NY as a Priv.On 5/25/1861, he mustered into "E" Co. New York 7th Inf Nat'l Guard.He was Mustered Out on 9/5/1862On 1/5/1863, he was commissioned into "D" Co. New York 12th Cavalry.He was Mustered Out on 6/24/1865(Subsequent service in US Army from 01/22/1867 until retiring 06/30/1898)He was listed as:Absent on leave (date and place not stated)Promotions:1st Lieut 1/5/1863 (As of Co. D 12th NY Cavalry)1st Lieut 9/24/1863 (1st Lieut and Adjutant)Capt 11/24/1863 (As of Co. M)Intra-regimental company transfers9/24/1863 From company D to Field & Staff1/8/1864 From Field & Staff to company MSources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:New York: Report of the Adjutant-General 1893-1906Heitman: Register of United States Army 1789-1903