Michael
49th. Ala. Inf. Co. D
Sun Apr 22 10:20:23 2001


My great great grandfather was Sgt. Silas W. Fletcher of Co. D 49th. Ala. Inf. He fought in the battle of Shiloh under the command of Col.Robert Trabue. He also fought at Port Hudson, Louisiana where the 49th. helped defend the Confederate position known as "Fort Desperate", during the major federal attacks of May 27, and June 14, 1863.

After the surrender of Port Hudson, Silas was paroled and later exchanged. He then took part in the Atlanta campaign.

He lived until 1920 and is buried not far from here. (Waco, Tex.)