Star Gallery Memphis Tn bm.  James S. MatthewsResidence Joliet IL; a 17 year-old Clerk.Enlisted on 10/7/1861 at Camp Hunter, IL as a Private.On 10/7/1861 he mustered into "C" Co. IL 4th Cavalry He was discharged for promotion on 10/31/1863On 10/31/1863 he was commissioned into "A" Co. US CT 3rd Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 1/26/1866Promotions:* 2nd Lieut 10/31/1863 (As of Co. A 3rd USCT Cavalry)* 1st Lieut 8/26/1865 He was described at enlistment as:5' 7", light complexion, brown eyes, brown hairOther Information:born in New Jersey