William T. Nicholson, Captain, Co. E 37th NC Infantry

37th NC Infantry

William T. Nicholson, Captain, Co. E

William T. Nicholson was a resident of Halifax Co., NC and enlisted on 20 Nov 1861 as a 1st Lieutenant. He was 21 years old. He was commissioned into Field & Staff on 20 Nov 1861.

He was listed as wounded from a gunshot wound to the shoulder in May 1864 and hospitalized on 23 May 1864 in Richmond, VA. He returned to service on 15 Feb 1865. He was killed 2 Apr 1865 at Five Forks, VA.

Promotions: Captain - 1 Dec 1862.

Intra Regimental Company Transfers: 1 Dec 1862 from Field & Staff to company E.

Bibliographic Sources

1. JJordan, Weymouth T., Jr. Ed. NORTH CAROLINA TROOPS 1861 - 1865 A ROSTER Vol. IX Infantry 32nd-35th and 37th Regiments
2. Clark, Walter. Ed. HISTORIES OF THE SEVERAL REGIMENTS AND BATTALIONS FROM NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GREAT WAR 1861-'65 Written by Members of the Respective Commands
3. Historical Data Systems, Inc. American Civil War Research Database: http://www.civilwardata.com

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