James W. McKee

Mustered into service as a Private on July 29th, 1861

Born 14 February 1837

Died 1864

 

 

Private McKee was wounded at the Battle of Antietam on September 17th, 1862 and again on May 9th, 1864 during the fighting around Laurel Hill Virginia. It was reported that he was captured after being wounded and eventually was sent to the Andersonville Prison in Georgia where he died.

At the time of his capture he held the rank of Sergeant.  

 

Probably buried at the Andersonville National Cemetery as a Unknown.