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 R Hamilton

Age:	26
Rank at enlistment:	Private
Rank at Discharge:	Corporal
Company Assignment:	E

12/9/1862	Enlisted Nashville, TN
3/1/1863	Mustered In Corinth, MS
10/1/1863	Prisoner of War
11/17/1863	Paroled Richmond, VA
1/20/1864	Prisoner of War Chewalla, TN
1/25/1864	On Detached Service Vicksburg, MS As teamster in Quartermaster's Department.
6/13/1864	Sick in Hospital St. Louis, MO In Marine USA General Hospital.
7/1/1864	Returned
7/24/1864	Mustered Out

Notes:

Name also shown as Riley Hamilton and Wm. K. Hamilton.

Absent, POW February-April 1864.

Residence shown as McNairy Co., TN.

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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