William Rogers, a native of Osage County, Missouri, enlisted in St. Louis on April 9, 1864, as a private in Company I, 10th Missouri Cavalry. During his service with the regiment, the 10th fought at the battles of Brice’s Crossroads and Tupelo, and pursued General Sterling Price during his 1864 Missouri raid.

On July 25, 1865, Rogers was transferred to “Merrill’s Horse” (2nd Missouri Cavalry). He was mustered out of service on September 19, 1865.

William C. Rogers died in Cuba, Missouri, on December 10, 1882.

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Image Courtesy Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield; WICR 11812