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.

Sanford Tramel

Age:	25
Rank at enlistment:	Lieutenant
Rank at Discharge:	Major
Company Assignment:	E, L
Company Ressignment:	F&S

12/5/1862	Enlisted Corinth, MS Promoted from sergeant, 18th MO Infantry Volunteers, having enrolled 17 September 1861 at Trenton, MO.
9/25/1863	Promoted to Captain.
9/25/1863	Transferred to Company L.
1/8/1864	Arrested concerning a general court martial.
7/1/1864	Promoted to major.
10/20/1865	Mustered Out Huntsville, AL

Notes:
According to his headstone, he was born 1 May 1839 and died 12 May 1898.
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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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