Alexander Henry McIlhany, student 1854-1855

Alexander McIlhany was a school teacher in Mississippi when he enlisted as a private in Company B of the 17th Mississippi Infantry on May 27, 1861. McIlhany was wounded on June 29, 1862 at the Battle of Savage's Station, part of the Seven Days Battles, near Richmond, VA. His wound proved mortal and he died on July 21, 1862.