John B. Smith enlisted May 12, 1862 in Elbert County. Listed as Smith, John B. GA Cav. 24th Bn. Co.B Cpl., he served until, through consolidation of units, he was transferred to Co. C, 7th Regiment, Georgia Cavalry as a private.
Pvt. Smith was listed as absent on the March/April '64 roll at Columbia, S.C. on detached service. He lost his horse in May and was without one through October.
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