B.J. Waters enlisted October 7, 1863 in Bryan County with Capt. Hines. Pvt. Waters served in Co. B, Hardwick Mounted Rifles until, through consolidation of units, he was transferred to Co. H, 7th Regiment, Georgia Cavalry.

Pvt. Waters was absent for 4 days in late April, just prior to moving to Northern Virginia. Afterwards he was present for the duration of the war.

On April 9, 1865, Pvt. B.J. Waters surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse, Va. along with the remaining members of the 7th.


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