VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Willis Bonner

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Willis Bonner

Roster ID 1555
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First Name:	Willis
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Last Name:	Bonner
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Affiliation:	Class of 1864
Biography & Genealogy:	Willis Bonner, Class of 1864: Born- September 17, 1843. Matriculated from LaMotte, La. At VMI for 8 months. Military Record: Left on guard at VMI in April, 1861. Resigned from school on April 30, 1861. Enlisted for 1 year on May 21, 1861, at Alexandria, Va. Private, Co. K, 6th Va. Cavalry. Sick in hospital in Lynchburg, Va. July to August, 1863. Detailed November-December, 1863, as courier for Brigadier General L. L. Lomax. Killed in Action. Died- May 7, 1864, killed in action near Spotsylvania Court House.

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