Both were on detached service and dropped after Dec1862. Family tradition is that both lied about their age to enlist and were dropped when the truth was discovered. This may explain why they traveled to Gainesville to enlist instead of near their home. James later appears on a post-war roster as a member of Co B, 1st FL Cow Cav and may have been paroled at Waldo on 20May1865. He did receive a Florida pension after the war.
Battles fought are unknown.
TO LIST Robert Lanier Robert served as a member of Co H, 2nd FL Cav . He enlisted 29Aug1862 at the age of 13 or 14 in Gainesville. He served with brother James who enlisted with him. Both were on detached service and dropped after Dec1862. Family tradition is that both lied about their age to enlist and were dropped when the truth was discovered.