The Alabama in the Civil War Message Board

University of Alabama alumni at Gettysburg

Thus far I have identified 34 alumni of the University of Alabama who served at Gettysburg, including graduates and non-graduates, among them 4 Colonels (including Jesse M. Williams who commanded Nicholls' Louisiana brigade, making him the ranking alumni in the battle). Also 1 LCol, 2 Captains, 10 Lieutenants, 2 staff officers, 1 adjutant, 3 sergeants, 6 privates, 1 hospital steward, 1 chaplain, and 2 surgeons (one of whom was Lafayette Guild, medical director of the army). As expected, most of the alumni were in Alabama commands, with the exception of Col. Williams, Captain John S. Cleveland of G/5th Texas, Lt. Franklin O. Dailey of A/2nd Miss., Surgeon Thomas D. Witherspoon of the 42nd Miss., and Hospital Steward Junius M. Witherspoon of the 48th Miss. Welcome additional information.