William H. Morris
| William Hopkins Morris | |
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| Born |
April 22, 1827 New York City, New York |
| Died | August 26, 1900 (aged 73) Long Branch, New Jersey |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1851–1854, 1861–1865 |
| Rank |
 Brigadier general Brevet major general
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William Hopkins Morris (April 22, 1827 – August 26, 1900) was an American soldier, an officer in the United States Army, author, editor, and inventor. He served as a brigadier general of volunteers in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Morris was born on April 22, 1827 in New York City to Mary and George Pope Morris. He was appointed as a cadet in the United States Military Academy at West Point July 1, 1846. Morris graduated 27th out of 42 cadets in the class of 1851.
Morris was promoted to brevet second lieutenant in the 2nd U.S. Infantry Regiment and served initially on garrison duty in 1851. In 1852, he was promoted to second lieutenant and served at Fort Yuma, California. In 1853, he was on recruiting duty and resigned his commission February 28, 1854.
After leaving the Army, he returned to New York in 1854 and assisted his father George as the Assistant Editor of the New York Home Journal. Morris and Charles L. Brown are credited with a patent for an improved firearm with a conical cylinder holding 8 cartridges which was patented in 1860.
In August, 1861, Morris re-enlisted in the Army as a captain of volunteers. He served on the staff of Brigadier General John J. Peck as Assistant Adjutant General of Peck's brigade during the Peninsula Campaign and from June 24, 1862 to September 1, 1862 as assistant adjutant general of Division 2, IV Corps, Army of the Potomac, after Peck was appointed commander of the division. Morris participated in the Siege of Yorktown, Battle of Williamsburg and Battle of Fair Oaks.
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