US records for Illinois veterans show a William H. Moss, 38-year-old farmer born in Tennessee, resident of Winchester, IL, who entered service in 1861 and enrolled in Co K, 14th IL Inf.; Illinois veterans records show a 42-year-old farmer, “William H. Moss or Moses,” born in Tennessee, resident of Arenzville, IL, who entered service in 1864 for 1 year as a substitute for Jackson Back – this man went missing in Nov 1864. Additional information lacking.