Private Pleasant M. Wassom
F Company

Born on the 5 May 1841 in McMinnville County, TN, to Elijah and Cassa (Garrison) Wassom.

He enlisted 9 June 1861.

Wounded severely at Perryville (Chaplin Hills), 8 October 1862. 

Disabled by 'having my right thigh shivered with a minnie ball', and was captured and sent to Camp Douglas from where he was exchanged.

Had his right leg amputated but still reported back to his unit by February 1863.  He was then furloughed, on 29 April 1863 after being admitted to hospital in Petersburg, VA.

Taking the Oath in latter part of 1864 'through fear of being molested after being disabled'.  He survived the war.

Worked as a shoe cobbler and a farmer.

Married Sarah Margaret Jaquess in Jackson C, TN,. on 12 October 1871, and they had eight children.

He died on 22 October 1914 in either Jackson or Putnam County, TN, and was buried in Wassom/Wilmouth Cemetery, Shipley, Putnam County, TN, he lies alongside his wife, who died on 23 September 1920, his parents are also buried in the same cemetery.