James Bradley
Representing: Union
G.A.R Post
- Custer Post #6 Pierce Co. WA
Unit History
- 2nd California Cavalry L, H & G
- 8th US Cavalry A
sept 1868
aug 1882
aug 1882
aug 1882
dec 1894
dec 1894
dec 1897
may 1906
feb 1907
march 1907
dec 1907
Family History
James Bradley
- Birth
- 28 Aug 1832
- Death
- 22 Oct 1908 (aged 76)
- Burial
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Orting, Pierce County, Washington, USA Show Map GPS-Latitude: 47.0809702, Longitude: -122.2267159
- Memorial ID
He enlisted on 9/11/1861 at Santa Cruz, CA as a 1st Sergeant.
On 9/23/1861 he mustered into "L" Co. CA 2nd Cavalry.
He Resigned on 6/24/1864
Promotions:
2nd Lieut 1/17/1863 (As of Co. H)
1st Lieut 2/18/1864 (As of Co. G)
Intra Regimental Company Transfers:
2/5/1863 from company L to company H
3/5/1864 from company H to company G
WSH Grave #2-I-10 Born in New Hampshire. Enlisted at Santa Cruz, California, 11 Sep 1861; mustered in as 1st Sergeant, Company L, 2nd California Cavalry, 23 Sep 1861; promoted 2nd Lieutenant, Company H, same regiment, 21 Jan 1863; promoted 1st Lieutenant, Company G, same regiment, 18 Feb 1864; resigned 24 Jun 1864. Also served post Civil War with Company A, 8th U.S. Cavalry. He was a member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.
According to his death certificate he was a widower