Infantry Units: 31st Ohio Volunteer Infantry
The biographical sketches here show only those members of the unit who wrote letters to their local newspapers. Information may be drawn from the unit roster, newspaper obituaries, or other biographical sources.
Field and Staff
Moses B. Walker
Moses B. Walker was born July 16, 1819 in Fairfield County, Ohio and was a
graduate of Yale University. Setting up practice in Findlay, Walker enlisted as
a Captain in the 12th U.S. Infantry on August 10, 1861, but was soon promoted to
the rank of Colonel of the 31st Ohio Volunteer Infantry to date September 27,
1861. Leading his regiment through the summer campaign of 1862, he took part in
the battles of Perryville and Stones River where he led a brigade. Wounded in the
spine and left shoulder September 19, 1863 at the Battle of Chickamauga, he was
discharged for wounds July 20, 1865. His brevet promotions include to the rank
of Major and Lieutenant Colonel in the Regular Army to date March 13, 1865, and
the Brigadier General dating to March 27, 1865. Following the war, he continued
to practice law in Findlay and died December 17, 1895 in Kenton, Ohio.
Articles: Hancock Courier: August 23, 1861
Hancock Jeffersonian: August 23, 1861, December 5, 1862, February 6, 1863,
February 20, 1863, February 26, 1864
Letter: Hancock Courier: October 30, 1863
