4th Tennessee Infantry Regiment

Pvt. J.C. Alford honorably served as an enlisted member within the Confederate States Army, holding the rank of Private in Company C of the 4th Tennessee Infantry Regiment, specifically identified as Neely's. While the precise date of his initial enlistment and his official place of residence at the time of his military induction are not explicitly detailed in the available records, his commitment to the Confederate cause is clearly established through his unit affiliation and service record.

Private Alford's service history was captured on November 26, 1863, at Chickamauga Station, Tennessee. Tragically, his dedicated service concluded a few months later with his demise on March 12, 1864, due to Variola, commonly known as smallpox. This medical condition was a widespread and often fatal affliction during the conflict, claiming numerous lives. He died a POW at Rock Island Prison. Grave #795 South of the prison barracks.