National Park Service Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System

CIVIL WAR SERVICE

Dr Volney L Moore served as a Private in the 3rd Regiment of the Wisconsin Cavalry, Company L, for about 3 years.

"Organized at Janesville, Wis., November 30, 1861, to January 31, 1862. Mustered in January 28, 1862....Companies "G" and "L" mustered out October 26, 1865. Regiment lost during service 3 Officers and 61 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 6 Officers and 147 Enlisted men by disease. Total 217. "

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