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General information from record role of 13th Alabama dated July 19, 1861 to December 31, 1864: Born in Alabama, was a farmer, resident of Roanoke, AL 17 years old, single.

June, 1846 - Born in Chambers County, Alabama four miles from Fredonia. Son of Young Allen Moon and Sarah Mandley Staples Moon. Lived there 3 years, family moved to Randolph Co. and lived on a plantation 5 miles from Raonoke. Lived there for 7 years then moved to another place nearby. In 1861 the Moons moved to the vicinity of Lineville in Talladega (now Clay) County, Alabama, from Moons and Kindred Families by J. W. Moon.

Sept. 28, 1863 - Enlisted at Eastville, Alabama by Capt. Robertson for the duration of the war. From signed statement on Bounty Payment record and a copy of Company I Muster Roll dated Sept-Oct., 1864.

Winter '63-'64 - "the Thirteenth passed the winter of 1863-4 mostly in camp "in Virginia." from A Regimental History of the 13th Alabama Infantry.

Jan 2, 1864 - Copy of Bounty Payment states: "I certify that I have mustered David Moon into Co. I, 13th Ala. Regiment Sept 28, 1863 for the war as a volunteer and that he has not drawn his bounty." signed by M.D. Robison Capt. and commanding officer. "Received Richmond this 2nd day of January 1864 from Quartermaster CS Army the sum of $50.00 being the amount and in full of the above account." (I have a copy) -note- Captain M. D. Robinson was later wounded and retired.

May 2, 1864 - "A. P. Hill's Corps located on the Radian River upstream from Mine Run." Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. Vol. 4, p.119.

CSA Army Organization Details for battles at the Wilderness, Spottsylvania Court House, and Cold Harbor: The 13th Alabama Infantry Regiment was in:

• Army of Northern Virginia ( Robert E. Lee)
• Third Army Corps (Lt. General Ambrose P. Hill)
• Heth's Division (Major General Henry Heth)
• Archer's Brigade (Brigadier General James J. Archer).

Archer's Brigade was composed of the 13th Ala., 1st Tenn (Prov. Army), 7^th Tenn., and 14th Tennessee Regiments. Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. Vol. 4, p. 183.

May 4, 1864 - "A. P. Hill with two divisions, moved along the Orange Plank Road. General Lee rode with Hill at the head of his column." Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. Vol. 4, p. 241.

May 5-7, 1864 - Fought at Wilderness* "At the Widerness the regiment actively participated, and the loss was comparatively heavy." - from A Regimental History of the 13th Alabama Infantry

May 5, 1864 - "Soon after Ewell became engaged on the Old Turnpike, A. P. Hill's advance struck the Federal outposts on the Plank Road at Parker's Store near the outskirts of the Wilderness. The fight began between Getty's Division of the Union Sixth Corps and Heth's division, which was leading A. P. Hill's column. It was a desperate struggle between the infantry of the two armies.' The battle closed at 8 p.m. The Confederates pushed the Federals three miles beyond Parker's Store. ". .. Heth's and Wilcox's Divisions, which had so far sustained themselves against every attack by six divisions under General Hancock. But Heth's and Wilcox's men were thoroughly worn out." Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. Vol. 4, p. 122-123.

May 6, 1864 - Heth's Division was attacked early in the day and driven back by Hancock's Federal troops However, about 4 p.m. Heth joined with Law's and Perry's brigades to drive Burnsides men beyond the Federal line of breastworks. Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. Vol. 4, p. 123 & 126.

May 9, 1864 - Hill's Corps arrived at Spottsylvania Court House on the morning of May 9. Moved into position on the right of Lee's army, crossing the Fredericksburg Road. Spent the day entrenching their lines. Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. Vol. 4, p. 128

May 10, 1864 - Fought with the 13th Alabama at Spottsylvania.* "Mahone's and Heth's Divisions (commanded by General Jubal Early), attacked Hancock's rear division, driving it, with severe loss, through the burning woods in its rear, back across the river." Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. Vol. 4, p. 128

A Federal narrative of this same action reads: "Heth's Division of Hill's Corps attacked the two right brigades with vigor, but was twice repulsed, The Union loss was very heavy. Hancock, finding the enemy repulsed and the woods on fire in the rear of his line, crossed to the north side of the Po River." Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. Vol. 4, p. 167

May 12, 1864 - Spottsylvania Court House* "At 4:50 a.m. Union General Hancock's famous and successful assault on the Mule Shoe Salient in the Confederate lines was made against the brigades of Hill's Corps which held the line on the right side of the Salient. …" Battles and Leaders of the Civil War, Vol. 4, p. 245.

Thomas Cornellius Moon, brother of Jessie David Moon, was captured at Spottsylvania Court House on this date.

May 21, 1864 - Near North Anna River. "A. P. Hill brought up the rear that night, after a sharp brush with the Union Sixth Corps." Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. Vol. 4, p. 135

June 3, 1864 - Fought at Cold Harbor*

June 15, 1864 - Approximately-marks the beginning of the Petersburg, VA campaign which lasts until March 29, 1865 and includes many battles by various names in and around Petersburg. "It (13th Alabama) took part in the subsequent operations around Petersburg, being now in the brigade of General Sanders along with the 9th, 10th, 11th and 14th Alabama Infantry Regiments - subsequently commanded by General W. H. Forney." - from A Regimental History of the 13th Alabama Infantry.

CSA Army Organization during the Petersburg Campaign: The 13th Alabama (commanded by Colonel James Aiken) was in:

• Army of Northern Virginia (General Robert E. Lee)
• Third Army Corps (Lt. General Ambrose P. Hill)
• Mahone's Division (Maj. General William Mahone)
• Sanders' Brigade (Brig. General J.C.C. Sanders)

Sanders' Brigade was composed of the 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 13th and 14th Alabama Regiments Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. Vol. 4, p. 594.

June 30, 1864 - Muster role for Sept/Oct 1864 shows he was last paid on 6/30/64 by Capt. McClain.

July 25, 1864 - Petersburg. Fought at Hanover Junction*

July 30, 1864 - Petersburg, The battle of the Crater. "A third charge a little before 2 p.m. gave us entire possession of the crater and adjacent lines. This charge on the left (our right) and rear of the crater was made by Sander's brigade of Mahone's Division, the 61st North Carolina and the 17th South Carolina. These movements were all conducted by General Mahone, while General Bushrod Johnson took the 22nd and 23rd South Carolina into the crater and captured three colors and 130 prisoners." Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. Vol. 4, p. 567.

Aug. 18 -19, 1864 - Fought at "Davis' Farm* Sept. 30, 1664 - Fought at Jones' Farm*

Oct. 1, 1864- Fought at Squirrel Level Road*

Sept - Oct 1864 - Listed on muster role as present. Company I, 13th Alabama Infantry

December 1864 - Appears on a receipt role for clothing for 4th Quarter 1864.

Dec. 31, 1864 - Listed as present on Company I muster role for this date.

Mar. 29, 1865 - The Appomattox Campaign begins.

CSA Army Organization Details during the Appomattox Campaign. The 13th Alabama Infantry,

Capt. Samuel Sellers was in:

• Army of Northern Virginia (General Robert E. Lee)
• Third Army Corps (Lt. General Ambrose P. Hill)
• Mahone's Division (Maj. General William Mahone)
• Forney's Brigade (Brig. General William H. Forney)

Forney's Brigade was composed of the 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 13th and 14th Alabama Regiments. Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. Vol. 4, p. 752.

April 4, 1865 - Tuesday, Mahone's Division was reportedly at Chesterfield Courthouse.

See Map *1. Verified: "Dr. Claiborne, the Petersburg surgeon, was far behind with his hospital train. He passed through Chesterfield Courthouse between the lines of General William Mahone's veterans, who cheered him on." To Appomattox. Nine April Days, 1865 by Burke Davis.

April 6, 1865 - Jessie David Moon was killed at High Bridge, Virginia on the Appomattox River during Lee's retreat from Richmond and Petersburg three days before Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox Court House, Va. from Moon and Kindred Families.

The Civil War Almanac states for 6 April 1865: "As Lee's army approaches Farmville, it accidentally diverges into two segments, each heading off in a different direction. The Federals, in pursuit of the fleeing Confederates, strike the divided enemy at Saylers Creek (High Bridge), completely overwhelming each of the two wings. In the battle, the Confederates lose almost one third of their total strength as prisoners (close to 8000 are captured during the battle). (David Moon's older brother William Henry Moon was captured at High Bridge, Va. on this date.)

See attached map for location of High Bridge, Saylers Creek, and Farmville, Virginia.

*A historical record roll signed near Petersburg, Virginia, February 21, 1865 shows one Jessie David Moon was present in the battles marked with an *.

Note: All muster rolls, receipt rolls for clothing, hospital records, and prisoner of war records were obtained from information cards supplied by the National Archives in Washington, D.C.