Service Record - 1st Alabama Cavalry, USV

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Glenda McWhirter Todd. She passed away on September 3, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was a historian, genealogist, and author who prided herself on being a descendant of Andrew Ferrier McWhirter of the 1st Alabama Cavalry, USV. Her work over the past two decades and her dedication to the 1st Alabama Cavalry has created a legacy that will last for years to come.

Her life's work has touched thousands of people through the years, and I am glad that I had the pleasure to work with her as long as I did. My hope is that her work will live on for years to come to educate and inspire a new generation.

William T Lagett/Leggett

Age:	27
Rank at enlistment:	Corporal
Company Assignment:	F

6/29/1863	Enlisted Corinth, MS
7/29/1863	Wounded in Action Yellow Creek, TN Gunshot wound to the left knee joint.
10/26/1863	Sick Louisville, KY
10/31/1863	Sent to Hospital Cincinnati, OH In Washington Park USA Hospital.
7/4/1864	Discharged Due to disability, left thigh amputated.

Notes:
Lt. Cheney wrote a letter 27 March 1864 from "on board Steamer Westmorland, Memphis, He asked not to be discharged as he had a large family dependant on his wages for support."He asked not to be dis

Buried:
Oak Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, IN

Database created and maintained by Ryan Dupree.

Service records compiled by Glenda Todd and used with her permission. This and other information about the history of the First and the men who fought with the unit can be found in her book, First Alabama Cavalry, USA: Homage to Patriotism.

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