During the Civil War, David joined Co. A, 42nd GA Infantry Regiment Gwinnett Beauregards as a private
on 3/4/1862. Captured at Baker's Creek, Mississippi on 5/16/1863 and paroled at Ft. Delaware on 7/3/1863. Stationed
Camp Lee, Richmond VA on 7/19/1863. Wounded at Pumpkin Vine Creek GA on 6/5/1864 and transferred to Co. H 2nd
Regiment GA Militia Cavalry (Graham's) on 9/1/1864. Surrendered at Kingston GA on 5/12/1865.
