Russell, William M.- Enlisted as a private in Co. G,
21st Regiment Ga. Inf. July 4, 1861. Discharged,
disability, at Richmond, VA November 1, 1861. Enlisted
as a private in Co. D, 40th Regiment Ga. Inf.
February 20, 1862. Captured at Vicksburg, Miss. July
4, 1863 , and paroled there July 6, 1863 .
Appointed 1st Sergeant in 1863. Elected 2nd Lieutenant
in 1863. Roll dated December 31, 1863, last on file,
shows him present. No later record.