William Norris (Confederate signal officer)
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William Norris (December 6, 1820 ā December 29, 1896) was the Chief Signal Officer of the Confederate States Army and Chief of the Signal Bureau in Richmond. He is often confused with Dr. William S. Morris, president of the wartime Southern Telegraph Company. He is often referred to as Major, but he attained the rank of Colonel in the closing days of the war.
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Born | December 6, 1820 Baltimore County, Maryland |
Died | December 29, 1896 (1896-12-30) (aged 76) |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Service/ | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861ā1865 |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands held | Chief Signal Officer of the CSA Commissioner of Prisoner Exchange |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Spouse(s) | Ellen Lyles Hobson |
Children | Richard Norris |
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