Harold, it might be worth getting a copy of Mary O. Hicks' pension application. Some of the applications are pretty scarce on information, but some of them have a wealth of military and genealogical information. You can order it from the Arkansas History Commission for a nominal fee. Click on the link below to download the order form.

You'll need the following information:

Veteran's name: Hicks, William H
Widow's name: Hicks, Mary O
Regiment: Co. G, 47th Ark Cav CSA
Year of Application: 1911
County: Pulaski
ID Number: 10025

Let me know how you make out. I'm finishing up the rosters for the 27th Arkansas to post on our website, and it'd be nice to add this information to Pvt. William H. Hicks' service record, if this is in fact him.

Thanks.