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.

Tombstone Story

Thomas A McWhirter

Age:	19
Birthplace:	Walker Co., AL
Rank at enlistment:	Private
Company Assignment:	K

7/24/1862	Enlisted Huntsville, AL
7/24/1862	Mustered In Huntsville, AL
10/24/1863	Prisoner of War Vincent's Crossroads, MS
10/24/1863	Wounded Vincent's Crossroads, MS
1/24/1864	On Detached Service Vicksburg, MS Served as orderly at regimental headquarters.
2/15/1864	Escaped After his escape, he walked back to Decatur, AL to find his regiment gone.
4/1/1865	Wounded Richland, NC
4/15/1865	Prisoner of War Faun's Station, NC Paroled at Annapolis, MD

Notes:
On courier post January and February 1863.

Buried:
Old Poplar Springs Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Marion Co., AL

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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