Joseph Garrett, age 26, was enlisted as Private on April 2nd, 1862 in Captain McLean’s Company, Company H (Union Rebels), 6th Regiment Florida Infantry by by J. J. Finley at Mount Vernon Arsenal, Florida, for a period of 3 years or the war. (Company Muster Roll for April 2nd to April 21st, 1862).

He is reported absent on Company Muster Roll for April 1st to July 1st, 1862.. This roll documents his absence on sick furlough.

He is reported present on the Company Muster Roll for June 30th through November 12th, 1862. This roll also documents him being due pay from enlistment.

He is reported present on the Company Muster Roll for November 12th, 1862 through February 11th, 1863.

He is reported present on the Company Muster Roll for February 11th, through April 17th, 1863.

He is reported present on the Company Muster Roll for April 17th through April 30th, 1863.

He is reported present and due commutation from enlistment on the Company Muster Roll for April 30th through July 9th, 1863.

He is reported present on the Company Muster Roll for July 9th through October 31st, 1863.

He is reported present on the Company Muster Roll for November and December, 1863.

He is reported absent on the Company Muster Roll for December 31st, 1863, through February 29th, 1864. This roll documents him as absent on furlough for 25 days from February 12th, 1864.