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Young Marshall Moody
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| Born | June 23, 1822 Chesterfield County, Virginia |
| Died | September 18, 1866 (aged 44) New Orleans, Louisiana |
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New Orleans, Louisiana
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| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
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 Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861—1865 |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
| Unit | 11th Alabama Infantry |
| Commands held | 43rd Alabama Infantry Moody's Brigade |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Young Marshall Moody (born June 23, 1822 – died September 18, 1866) was an officer in the Confederate States Army. He became a brigadier general near the end of the American Civil War. Before the war, he worked as a teacher and a merchant in Marengo County, Alabama. He also served as a court clerk there. Young Marshall Moody passed away from yellow fever in New Orleans, Louisiana, while on a business trip.
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Who Was Young Marshall Moody?
Young Marshall Moody was born on June 23, 1822, in Chesterfield County, Virginia. In 1842, he moved to Alabama. There, he worked as a teacher and a merchant. From 1856 to 1861, he was also a clerk for the local court in Marengo County, Alabama.
Serving in the American Civil War
Young Marshall Moody joined the Confederate States Army on June 11, 1861. He started as a captain in Company A of the 11th Alabama Infantry Regiment.
Early War Service
Moody served with the 11th Alabama Infantry in northern Virginia. In April 1862, he returned to Mobile, Alabama. There, he helped to form the 43rd Alabama Infantry Regiment. He became the lieutenant colonel of this new regiment.
In November 1862, his commander, Archibald Gracie III, was promoted. Moody then became the colonel of the 43rd Alabama Infantry Regiment on November 4, 1862.
Major Battles and Commands
Colonel Moody fought in several important battles. These included the Kentucky Campaign, the Battle of Perryville, and the Battle of Chickamauga. He also took part in the Siege of Chattanooga and the Siege of Knoxville.
Later, he was involved in the Battle of Bean's Station. While his commander was recovering from an injury, Moody oversaw the movement of their brigade. They moved to the Petersburg, Virginia, area. There, they served under General P.G.T. Beauregard.
Wounds and Promotion
On May 16, 1864, Moody was wounded in his right ankle. This happened at Drewry's Bluff during the Battle of Proctor's Creek. His regiment continued to serve during the Siege of Petersburg.
His brigade commander, Archibald Gracie, was killed on December 2, 1864. After this, Moody took command of the brigade. He was officially promoted to brigadier general on March 4, 1865.
Capture at Appomattox
General Moody led his brigade until he was captured. This happened at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, on April 8, 1865. This was just one day before General Robert E. Lee surrendered his army. Moody was released from capture at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865. He received a full pardon on July 20, 1866.
Life After the War
After the war, Young Marshall Moody became a businessman. He lived in Mobile, Alabama. Sadly, on September 18, 1866, he died from yellow fever. He was on a business trip in New Orleans at the time. He is buried in Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans.
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