Military

Hood's Texas Brigade: A Compendium
(C. Avis Catalog Entry #918)

by Colonel Harold B. Simpson, Hill Jr. College Press, Hillsboro, TX, 1977
seen at Longview Public Library, Longview, TX

p. 137

4th TEX. VOL. INF. REGT.

COMPANY G - GRIMES COUNTY GREYS

Company was organized in Grimes County, Texas, enrolled at Harrisburg, Tex., July 19, 1861, and mustered into the Confederate service "for the war" at Richmond, Va., Sept. 1861.

Key: 

1. Original member of Company

2. Paroled at Appomattox

W. Wounded

(2) MOORING, CHAS. G. - Recruited, Mar. 10, 1862 at Anderson, Tex.; Sick in Charlottesville, Va., Summer, 1862; W., Wilderness (May 6, 1864); Paroled, Appomattox (Apr. 12, 1865).

(1) MOORING, JAS. S. ("Bob") - Detailed to QM Dept. as a teamster, Winter, 1861-2; Sick at Frederick Hall, Va., June 1862; Appt. Surgeon's Orderly, Aug., 1862; Detailed as a Brig. teamster, Mar., 1863; W., Wilderness (May 6, 1864); Lost use of arm & dischgd. for disability.

North Carolina Revolutionary Soldiers, Sailors, Patriots and Descendants
(C. Avis Catalog entry #549)

[Apparently, this John is John Mooring, Jr. who died in Pitt Co., NC in 1800]

Vol. 2, p. 181
John Moring (RS-Pvt-NC) 1728-1800 married Sarah Harris

Home Address:  

Confederate Pension Application for George F. Stafford
(C. Avis Catalog entry #897)

File 2249392 Pension #31779

Statement from Adjutant General at War Department to Commissioner of Pensions, State of Texas on 1/21/1915 summarizing the service records:

George F. Stafford was private Co. D, 17th Miss. Infantry CSA, enlisted 3/16/1862 at Holly Springs, Miss., captured at Berryville, VA 9/3/1864 and was released at Camp Chase, Ohio 6/11/1865 on taking the oath of allegiance.

Application:

George F. Stafford

Limestone, Co., Post office: Coolidge, Texas

Filed & approved:  7/28/15

Pension allowed from 12/1/1915

Form entitled "For Use of Soldiers Who are in Indigent Circumstances":

Statement of soldier George F. Stafford:

"Discharged at Camp Chase, Ohio in 1865 and after the surrender.  The cause was the close of the war."

Age:  "Was 90 years old in July 1915"

Born:  "In Lawrence County, Tennessee"

Length of residence in Texas:  "Since Nov. 26 1885"

Residence:  "In Limestone County"

How long in said county and what is address:  "Since Nov 26 1885 and Post office address is Coolidge Texas"

Have you applied previously:  "Has never before applied"

Occupation:  "Not able"

Physical condition:  "Totally disabled"

State of command:  "In Missippi"

How long did you serve:  "From 1862 to Close of War"

Name of unit:  "Company D, 17th Mississippi Infantry.  Longstreet.  Pratt Lieut and Cochran Captain"

Ever transferred?:  "Never transferred.  Was under Gen. Longstreet"

What branch?: "Infantry Co. D 17th Mississippi.  I was under Gen. Longstreet"

Ever commissioned?:  "Was never commissioned.  Was private all the while"

Ever detailed?:  "Was never detailed"

Value of home?:  "Does not own home"

Value of property?:  "Does not own any property"

Transferred any property?:  "I have not"

[signed by mark] George F. Stafford

7/17/1915

Statement of soldier:

"Coolidge, Texas 2/18/1915

I inlisted in the Civil War in 1862 on the 14th day of April in Company D. 17th Miss Regiment was Captured in '64 Lay in Prison in Camp Chase Ohio 9 months was Paroled out of Prison on the 8th of June 1865. 

All the above I hereby swear to is being correct as best of my knowledge & belief.  I am now ninety years. 

Witness my hand this 18th day of Feb A D 1915"

[signed by mark] George F. Stafford

Witnessed by P. W. Chumm and Jack Hawkins

[notarized]

Note from Limestone County Assessor:

7/20/1915

Geo. F. Stafford has a homestead value of "nothing" and other property valued at "nothing".

Abstracts from Confederate Service Record for George F. Stafford 
(C. Avis Catalog entry #896)

https://www.fold3.com/image/76796019?terms=civil,us,george,war,stafford

Co. D. 17 Mississippi Inf.
Private No. VA Army (Lee)

Document date - Content

3/25/1862 - enlisted at Holly Springs, Miss for 3 years

4/8/1862 - joined for duty of 3 years at Marshall City, Miss.

5 & 6 /1862 - present with company

Not dated - In Chimborazo Hospital No. 4, Richmond, VA. with diarrhea, ac.; admitted 5/4/1862; returned to duty 5/18/1862; remarks:  Lynchburg June 1

5/21/1862 - In Chimborazo Hospital No. 4, Richmond, VA. with measles; remarks:  Lynchburg June 1

6/2/1862 - In C. S. A. General Hospital, Danville, VA. with diarrhea Chr..  Returned to duty 10/22/1862

7 & 8/1862 - present with company; enlisted 3/16/1862 at Holly Springs for 3 years; received bounty payment 6/30

9/1862 - absent from company due to sick in Richmond, VA

9 &10/1862 - enlisted 3/16/1862 at Holly Springs for 3 years

11/1862 - absent from company due to making shoes

11/21/1862 - on extra duty

11/24/1862 - paid $22 for period 8/1/1862 to 10/31/1862

11/24/1862 - Age: 37; Eyes: Gray; Hair: Dark; Complexion: Florid; 5 ft. 8 in.; Born: Laurence Co., Tenn.; Occupation: Shoemaker; Enlisted: Apr 8 1862 at Holly Springs, Miss. by Upshaw for 3 years; last payment 8/31/1862 $49.50

11/24/1862 - paid $22 for 8/1/1862 to 10/31/1862; signed by mark

11 & 12/1862 - present with company; enlisted 3/16/1862 at Holly Springs for 3 years; last paid 12/10

12/1/1862 - paid $8.25 for services rendered at Division Hospital near Richmond, VA;  signed by mark

12/10/1862 - paid at Richmond $14.50 for service from 11/1/1862 to 12/10/1862; signed by mark

12/10-16/1862 - making shoes at Richmond, VA (returned to Reg't)

12/1862 - shoemaking in Richmond, VA ("Incompetent ret'd to Reg't")

1 & 2/1863 - present with company; enlisted 3/16/1862 at Holly Springs for 3 years; last paid 12/31

3 & 4/1863 - present with company; enlisted 3/16/1862 at Holly Springs for 3 years; last paid 2/28

5 & 6/1863 - present with company; enlisted 3/16/1862 at Holly Springs for 3 years; last paid 4/30

7 & 8/1863 - present with company; enlisted 3/16/1862 at Holly Springs for 3 years; last paid 6/30

9 & 10/1863 - present with company; enlisted 3/16/1862 at Holly Springs for 3 years; last paid 8/31 ("Wounded in action since mustered.  Whereabouts unknown.")

11 & 12/1863 - present with company; enlisted 3/16/1862 at Holly Springs for 3 years; last paid 8/31 ("Wounded at Knoxville, Tenn. Nov 29 1863")

1 & 2/1864 - present with company; enlisted 3/16/1862 at Holly Springs for 3 years; last paid 8/31 ("Returned since last mustered")

1/9/1864 - received clothing at Gen. Hosp., Liberty, VA (signed by mark)

2/6/1864 - received clothing at Gen. Hosp., Liberty, VA (signed by mark)

3 & 4/1864 - present with company; enlisted 3/16/1862 at Holly Springs for 3 years; last paid 2/29/1864

5 & 6/1864 - present with company; enlisted 3/16/1862 at Holly Springs for 3 years; last paid 2/29/1864

7 & 8/1864 - present with company; enlisted 3/16/1862 at Holly Springs for 3 years; last paid 2/29/1864

Not dated - "Appears on a Roll of Prisoners of War at Harper's Ferry, West Va., captured by Gen. Sheridan's Forces, sent to Camp Chase, Ohio, Sept. 11, 1864."  Captured at Berryville, VA on Sept. 4, 1864

Not dated - "Appears on a Roll of Prisoners of War received at Camp Chase, Ohio, from Harper's Ferry, W. Va., Sept. 11, 1864."  Captured at Berryville, VA on Sept. 3, 1864.  Rec'd from Harper's Ferry Va. Sept. 11, 1864

3/17/1865 - enlisted 3/16/1862 at Holly Springs, Miss. for 3 years; birthplace:  Ala.;, occupation:  Farmer; Residence:  Holly Springs; Age when enlisted:  33;  married

Took Oath of Allegiance to United States, at Camp Chase, Ohio, 6/11/1865.  Residence:  Marshall Co., Miss; Complexion:  Dark; Hair:  Dark; Eyes:  Hazel; Height: 5 ft. 7 in.; Age:  40; Captured at Berryville, VA on Sept. 3, 1864

Odell Cook Army Enlistment Record and Separation
(C. Avis Catalog entry #823)
Document ID #624)
 

ENLISTED RECORD AND REPORT OF SEPARATION

HONORABLE DISCHARGE

Name:  COOK ODELL G
Army serial #:  38 772 257
Grade:  T 5   1 MAY 1946
Arm of service:  INF
Component:  AUS
Organization:  16 INF REG.  CO.
Date of separation:  25 JAN 47
Place of separation:  SEP CTR FT DIX NJ
Permanent address:  R 2 BOX 4928  FT WORTH TEXAS
Date of birth:  2 JAN 1918
9. Place of birth:  SCURRY TEXAS
Address from which employment will be sought:  SEE 9
Color eyes:  BRN
Color hair:  BRN
Height:  5 8
Weight:  170 LBS.
No. depend.:  2
White / Married / US Citizen
Civilian occupation and no.:  FINAL ASSEMBLER

Military history:
Date of induction:  10 JULY 1945
Date of entry into active service:  10 JULY 1945
Place of entry into active service:  DALLAS TEXAS
Registered with selective service / Local S. S. Board No.:  LB 6
County and State:  TARRHNT
Home address at time of entry into service:  SEE 9
Military occupational specialty and no.:  CHIEG CLERK
Military qualification and date:  RIFLE  M I EXPR CHR 186  31 AUG 45
Battles and campaigns:  NONE
Decorations and citations:
  WORLD WAR II  VICTORY MEDAL
  ARMY OF OCCUPATION MEDAL
Wounds received in action:  NONE
Latest immunization dates:  SMALLPOX  DEC 46, TYPHOID  DEC 46, TETANUS  DEC 46
Service outside continental U. S. and Return:

 

Total length of service:  

  CONTINENTAL SERVICE:   0 YEARS  7 MONTHS  1 DAYS

  FOREIGN SERVICE:       0 YEARS 11 MONTHS 15 DAYS

Highest grade held:  T 5
Prior Service:  NONE
Reason and authority for separation:  CONV OF THE GOVT 615 365  TWZ WCI  46706 DTD 25 SEP 46
Service schools attended:  NONE
Education (years):  Grammar 8, High School 1 1/2, COLLEGE 0

Pay Data:
Longevity for pay purposes:  1 YEAR  6 MONTHS  16 DAYS
Mustering out pay:  TOTAL $300   THIS PAYMENT $100
Soldier deposits:  NONE
Travel pay:  $83.00
Total amount:  257.10 and 131.96   J M BARRETTE LT COL FD.

Insurance Data:
Insurance:  Nat. Service
How paid:  Allotment
Effective date of allotment discontinuance:  31 JAN 47
Date of next premium due:  28 FEB 47
Premium due each month:  $6.97
Intention of veteran to:  continue

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Remarks:

  LAPEL BUTTON ISSUED    NO DAYS LOST UNDER AW 107

  ASR SCORE  2 SEP 45   2

  RECOMMENDED FOR FURTHER MILITARY TRAINING

[signed by Odell G. Cook]

Professional officer:  
RUBY SHARPLES [signed]
1ST LT WAC

Odell Cook Memorial from Jimmy Carter
(C. Avis Catalog entry #822)
(Document ID #627)

 

The United States of America

Honors the memory of 
ODELL G. COOK
This certificate is awarded by a grateful
nation in recognition of devoted and
selfless consecration to the service
of our country in the Armed Forces
of the United States. 

[signed by Jimmy Carter]
President of the United States
 

Odell Cook Thank-you from Truman
(C. Avis Catalog entry #821)
(Document ID #625)

ODELL G. COOK

To you who answered the call of your
country and served in its ARMED
FORCES to bring about the total defeat of
the enemy, I extend the heartfelt thanks of
a grateful nation.  As one of the nation's
finest, you undertook the most severe
task one can be called upon to perform.
Because you demonstrated the forti-
tude, resourcefulness and calm judgement
necessary to carry out that task, we now
look to you for leadership and example
in further exalting our country in peace.

[signed:  Harry Truman]
THE WHITE HOUSE