VMI Archives Historical Rosters: William Fleming Wily

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William Fleming Wily

Roster ID 977
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First Name:	William
Middle Name:	Fleming
Last Name:	Wily
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Affiliation:	Class of 1859
Biography & Genealogy:	William F. Wily, Class of 1859: Born- March 9, 1839. Matriculated from Amelia Court House, Va. At VMI 1 year, 4 months. Military Record: Enlisted May 9, 1861 for 1 year at Amelia Court House in Company G, 1st Va Cavalry. To corporal. Sgt on rolls after June 1862. In hospital (Richmond, Farmville) May 31-June 10, 1864 (fever). Paroled April 21, 1865. Post War Career: Farmer; traveling salesman. Died- November 5, 1901 at Malvern, Arkansas.

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