1 _FA1
2 DATE 22 JUL 1864
2 PLAC Killed, Battle of Atlanta
[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 12, Ed. 1, Tree #2937, Date of Import: Apr 27, 1998]
Served in Comp. C, 7th Miss. Regt. Promoted to Lieutenant for bravery.Made color bearer of the 7th Miss. Regt. He was killed in the Battle ofAtlanta, July 22, 1864. It is not known where he is buried.
The following is taken from information furnished by the NationalArchives and Records Service, Washington, D.C. Courtesy of DonaldNunnery, Liberty, Mississippi.
William J. Nunnery enlisted November 16, 1861 at Pass Christian as Pvt.Appointed to Corporal Sept. 6, 1862. Promoted to Color Sergeant December31, 1863. Re-enlisted January 1864 for the duration of the war. Appointedby Secy. of War, J.A. Seldon, as Ensign with Rank and pay of 1stLieutenant, April 12, 1864, 7th Mississippi Regiment, Army of Tennessee,near Dalton, GA. He was wounded in an engagement of July 22, 1864, nearAtlanta, GA. Since died of wounds.
Following is verbatim copy of letter written by his commanding officer,also furnished by the Ntional Archives and Records Service, Washington,D.C. Courtesy of Donald Nunnery, Liberty.
Hd Qrs 7 Miss Regt.
Tuckers Brigade - Army ofTenn.
Dalton, GA March 28, 1864
Gen.,
I respectfully offer the name of Serct. William J. Nunnery forappointment as Ensign of my Regiment. He has long and gallantly borne thecolors of his command and was wounded on the battlefield of Chickamaugawhile nobly bearing them to the front in a charge. Seargt. Nunnery is anative citizen of the State of Mississippi.
Respectfully,
B.F. Johns
Lt. Col, Comdg. Regt.
Gen. S. Cooper
Adjt. Gen
Richmond, VA
William J. Nunnery |
Date of Import: Apr 27, 1998