Company D of the 97th Regiment - Putnam

Company D of the 97th Regiment was from Putnam County and was organized late in the summer of 1862 with the following officers: James J. Smiley, Captain; Joseph W. Piercy, First Lt and William H. Sherfey 2nd Lt. Piercy resigned Nov 11, 1862 and his grade was filled by the promotion of Sherfey whose place was taken by John W. Busby Lt. Sherfey was transferred to the Singal Corps and Joseph L. Friend became 1st Lt.  Lt. Busby resigned April 27, 1864 and James Siner was promoted to the vacancy thus created.         – thanks to MLH