J.S. Martin was enlisted in Hall County by O.R. Buffington, June 1862 in the 24th Battalion, Georgia Cavalry, Co. B. When The 7th Ga Cavalry was organized on February 13, 1864, he was transferred to Company C of the 7th.
He was recorded as receiving a clothing issue in April 1864. The last listing for Pvt Martin states he was present on the October muster roll.