courtesy of JMB |
James enlisted as James F Doom, on 9 Jun 1861 in L Company 5th Virginia Infantry in Shepherdstown in what is now West Virginia. He then fought with the unit at First Manassas, through the Valley Campaign until wounded at Second Manassas on 28 Aug 1862. He recovered from his wound, possibly at home, and returned to his unit about the middle of October that year. SGT Doom served with L Company until killed in action as the unit fought northeast of the Germanna Plank Road at The Wilderness on 5 May 1864.
1SG Doom's body was returned to Staunton and buried with family in Thornrose Cemetery.
Brother of CPL John F Doom of L Company 5th Virginia Infantry killed in action at Port Republic on 9 Jun 1862.
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