William H. Moon - Private |
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by William R. Moon |
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Sept 23, 1844 - Born near Standing Rock, Alabama (Fredonia, Chambers County, Ala) Oct 1, 1862 - Enlisted this date at Roanoke, AL at the age of 18 by Capt. John T. Smith for the duration of the war. His colonel was James Akin. This info shown on 4 NA cards. This info is also verified on his Confederate pension application, dated 1/1/1920. Oct 1862 to Jan 1 1863 - Listed on Muster Role as present during these months. Shown as enlisting on October 1, 1862. A Regimental History of 13th Alabama states that the winter was passed on the Rappahannock". Oct 31, 1862 to Feb 28, 1863 - Listed as present on Company Muster Role for this period of time. Also paid on this date by Capt. Moore. Dec 13, 1862 - Fought with the 13th Alabama at Fredericksburg, VA where the regiment "suffered lightly". From, A Regimental History of the 13th Alabama. CSA Army Organization for the Fredericksburg Campaign. The 13th Alabama Regiment was in:
The Third Brigade was composed of the 13 Alabama, 6th Georgia, 23rd Georgia, 27th Georgia and 28th Georgia Regiments. Brigade loss: 15 wounded. From Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. Vol. 3, p. 146. Fredericksburg, Va. 12/13/62: Stonewall Jackson massed 30,000 men on the gentle elevation at Hamilton's Crossing. "The division of D. H. Hill being in reserve on the extreme right." From Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. Vol. 3. p. 72-73. April 30, 1863 - Paid on this date by Lt. Ford. May 3,1863 - Absent on detail duty, Chancellorsville, May 3, 1863. May-June 1863 - Listed as present on Co. Muster Role for this period. July 1, 1863 - Captured at Gettysburg, Pa. Name appears as a signature to a Roll of Prisoners of War paroled at Ft. Delaware, Del. Sept. 28, 1864 until exchanged. Info verified on Roll of POW's exchanged 9/30/1864. On his pension application he states that he was captured at Gettysburg "while charging infantry cut off by cavalry." A Regimental History of the 13th Alabama states that "at Gettysburg its colors were planted on the crest of the ridge, where they were torn to shreds, and the regiment was again terribly mutilated."
CSA Army Organization at Gettysburg: The 13th Alabama (commanded by Colonel B. D. Fry who was wounded and captured) was in:
The Third Brigade was composed of the 5th Alabama, 13th Alabama, 1st Tenn. (Prov. Army), 7th Tennessee, and 14th Tennessee Regiments. *Brigade loss:
From Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. Vol. 3, p. 439. Davis' and Archer's brigades began the battle of Gettysburg by advancing down the Cashtown Pike towards Gettysburg, skirmishing heavily with Buford's dismounted cavalry. Fought for over two hours. Archer's brigade then occupied McPherson's Wood where the Federals "outflanked and turned their right, captured General Archer and a large portion of his brigade and pursued the remainder across Willoughby Run." Battles and Leaders, Vol. 3, p. 275-277. July 6, 1863 - Received as a prisoner at Ft. Delaware, Delaware July 8, 1863 - Appears on a list of killed, wounded and missing in Archer's Brigade at Gettysburg, PA. July 2-3,1863. Remarks - "Missing". Aug 31, 1864 - Appears on a Muster Roll of a detachment of Paroled and Exchanged prisoners at Camp Lee, near Richmond, VA for Aug 31, 1864 and dated October 10, 1864. Listed present. Sept 28, 1864 - Name appears as a signature to a Roll of Prisoners of War paroled at Ft. Delaware, Del. Sept 28, 1864 until exchanged. From Moon Family History by W.R. Moon: "Dr. Moon was taken to Fort Delaware where he was kept for 15 months. Boats came frequently to take off prisoners who were physically unable to endure prison life. Only a certain number could go on each boat and each had to be examined. The examination was conducted near the gate. Dr. Moon being well and strong could hope for nothing on an examination, so he resolved to see what could be accomplished by putting on a bold front. Dr. Moon therefore braced up and slowly walked out past the guards, and being once on the outside he stepped up to the officer and was enrolled as one of the sick who had passed the examination, and was not detected. He rejoined his company and participated in the battle of Hatcher's Run." Sept 30, 1864 - Appears on a Roll of Prisoners of War at Ft. Delaware transferred to Aiken's Landing, Va. for exchange. Sept 30, 1864. Oct 5, 1864 - Name appears as a signature on "roll of Confederate prisoners of war delivered by John E. Mulford, Major and Asst. Agt. for exchange, Varina, Va. Oct. 5,1864. Sept-Oct, 1864 - Listed as "present" on Co. Muster Role during part of this period. Remarks: "Captured at Gettysburg, Pa., July 1, 1863. Now present. Oct 6, 1864 - Appears on a register of Receiving & Wayside Hospital or General Hospital No. 9 in Richmond, VA. Disposition: Camp Lee, Oct 7, 1864. Oct 9, 1864 - Appears on a Receipt Roll for Clothing for 4th quarter, 1864 dated Oct 9, 1864. Remarks: "Paroled prisoner". Also: W. H. Moon applied for a furlough on Oct 9, 1864 at Richmond, VA Oct 27, 1864 - Fought with the 13th Alabama at Hatcher's Run, Southside Railroad, VA. This battle, part of the siege of Petersburg, was Grants attempt to take the railroad southwest of Petersburg, which was repulsed by the Confederates.
During the operations around Petersburg the 13th Alabama was "Now in the brigade of General Sanders along with the 9th, 10th, 11th, and 14th Alabama regiments - subsequently commanded by General W. H. Forney." From A Regimental History of 13th Alabama. CSA Army Organization during the Petersburg Campaign: The 13th Alabama (Commanded by Colonel James Aiken) was in:
Sanders' Brigade was composed of the 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 13th and 14th Alabama Regiments. From Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. Vol. 4, p. 594. Oct 31,1864 - Paid on this date by Capt. Patterson. Nov 18,1864 - Payment of $36.00 received on this date from Capt. George F. Maynard, Asst. Quartermaster, CSA Army at Camp Lee near Richmond for the period Sept 1, 1864 to Oct 31, 1864 being 2 months at $18.00 per mo. (I have a copy). Dec 3, 1864 - Appears on Receipt Roll for clothing for 4th quarter. 1864 dated Dec 3. 1864. Remarks: "Paroled prisoner". Feb 21, 1865 - Appears on an historical record roll signed near Petersburg, VA, on this date. March 29, 1865 - CSA Army Organization during the Appomattox Campaign: The 13th Alabama (commanded by Capt. Samuel Sellers) was in:
Forney's Brigade was composed of the 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 13th, and 14th Alabama Regiments. From Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. Vol. 4, p.752. April 1, 1865 - Night of April 1, 1865 "slightly wounded -struck on thigh by spent ball" at Petersburg, Virginia. - stated on his pension application. April 6, 1865 - Captured at High Bridge, Virginia (Farmville). W. H. Moon appears on a Roll of Prisoners of War at Newport News, VA (Roll not dated). This info is verified by W.H. Moon on his pension application dated 1 /1/1920 at age 75 years 3 months. (I have a copy.) (Note: W. H. Moon's younger brother, David Moon, age 19 was killed at High Bridge, Virginia on this date.) The Civil War Almanac states that on April 6 "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, 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). Federal losses are about 1180." April 14, 1865 - Appears on a Roll of Prisoners of War transferred from City Point, VA to Newport News, VA on this date. June 24, 1865 - Name appears as a signature to an oath of allegiance to the United States subscribed and sworn to at Newport News, VA on this date. Endorsement shows: "Roll of Prisoners of War released at Newport News, VA June 24.1865, as per General Order No. 109, A. G. 0. Listed as captured at Farmville, Virginia, April 5, 1865.
Nov 2, 1872 - Married Fannie 0. Bell at Lineville Alabama had 11 children August 1865 - Returned from war - taught school in and about Lineville for some years, during which time he was a student of medicine. Oct 30, 1929 - Died at Goodwater, AL., age 85 years 1 month. Buried in Old Lineville Cemetery. |