In 1840, Morris was appointed inspector of the New York State Militia, 4th Division, with the rank of colonel. During the U.S. Civil War, he was prominent and active in support of the Union, serving as a member of the War Committee. In August 1862, he again was appointed Colonel and was noted for recruiting the 135th Regiment of Infantry, later known as the 6th New York Heavy Artillery, under the command of Colonel (later Brig. General), William H. Morris, son of George Pope Morris, the poet, although neither were members of his Morris family. [wikipedia.com]
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He briefly served during the Civil War as Colonel of the 6th New York Heavy Artillery regiment.
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In 1840, Morris was appointed inspector of the New York State Militia, 4th Division, with the rank of colonel. During the U.S. Civil War, he was prominent and active in support of the Union, serving as a member of the War Committee. In August 1862, he again was appointed Colonel and was noted for recruiting the 135th Regiment of Infantry, later known as the 6th New York Heavy Artillery, under the command of Colonel (later Brig. General), William H. Morris, son of George Pope Morris, the poet, although neither were members of his Morris family. [wikipedia.com]
[FAG contributor Dale B. #49198352]
He briefly served during the Civil War as Colonel of the 6th New York Heavy Artillery regiment.
Contributor: RPD2 (309)
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