First, let me say hello as I am new to this site. I was hoping I could get some information from people who know more then I do. My great Grandfather David E. Dayton from Long Island New York joined the 5th N.Y. Heavy Artillery Co. H on August 27, 1862. He was camped at Cedar Creek on October the 13th,1864 when Early's artillery fired on them. My understanding is that Pvt. Dayton had his head taken off by one of the pcs of artillery. The battle of Cedar Creek was several days later so they would have had time to bury Pvt. Dayton. The problem I am having is that I can not find any information on him. He is not at the Winchester, Virginia National Cemetery and if he is, he is there as an unknown which would make no sense to me. I was thinking that he could have been sent home but do not find any information nor have I found him in any cemetery. Was hoping someone may be able to give some ideas or know a way to find this information. Also wanted to add this story that happened to me a few Months past. I went to where the 5th N.Y. camped and an old house was being restored. I went up to the people who owned the house and while talking to them, the Wife told me a story that her Husband's Great Grandfather told. She was telling me the story about a soldier who had his head blown off out in the camp. This put a chill up and down my spine. thanks in advance for the help. Rick Wilde