CHARLES MYETT -- 153rd INFANTRYANOTHER DESERTER - On August 27, 1862, the 153rd Infantry acceptedCharles Myett into their ranks. About 2 months later, they mustered himinto Company G as a private -- on October 18th, with other men fromMooers, Essex and Plattsburgh, as well as Altona where he enlisted.Charles was soon promoted to corporal. A year and 2 months after that,on December 19, 1863, he deserted at Washington, DC.The 153rd stayed in the Washington area as part of its defenses forits first 2 years before going to Louisiana in March 1863. He may haveheard about the deadly diseases that were rampant along the Mississippiand took it in his own hands to leave before it was too late. Charlesspent the first year with the Military District of Washington nearAlexandria and until December 1863 with the Department of Washington DC.Charles Muster Roll Abstract is the last document we see relating to himand his Civil War service.
