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The War Record has Humphreys enlisting twice at the age of 17 as a musician. First in Company K of the 22nd and in Company D of the 26th Infantry where he stayed. He was captured at the Battle of Lewisburg, May, 1862 when he chose to stay with his twin brother's dead body. Humphreys escaped from a POW camp and returned to his regiment. He is listed on the roll as a drummer and participated in several major battles such as Cold Harbor, Winchester and Cedar Creek.

49. Confederate Veteran Mathew N. Humphreys of Greenbrier County, W. Va., Company K, 22nd Virginia Infantry

IDNO:
038679
Title:
Confederate Veteran Mathew N. Humphreys of Greenbrier County, W. Va., Company K, 22nd Virginia Infantry
Description:
The War Record has Humphreys enlisting twice at the age of 17 as a musician. First in Company K of the 22nd and in Company D of the 26th Infantry where he stayed. He was captured at the Battle of Lewisburg, May, 1862 when he chose to stay with his twin brother's dead body. Humphreys escaped from a POW camp and returned to his regiment. He is listed on the roll as a drummer and participated in several major battles such as Cold Harbor, Winchester and Cedar Creek.
Burr enlisted in September, 1862 at age 19. He was wounded in June, 1864 and captured in July, 1864 at Rockville, Maryland. Burr spent the rest of the war in Prisoner of War camps and was finally paroled in May, 1865

50. Confederate Veteran J. Austin Burr of Greenbrier County, W. Va., Company A, 14th Virginia Cavalry

IDNO:
038680
Title:
Confederate Veteran J. Austin Burr of Greenbrier County, W. Va., Company A, 14th Virginia Cavalry
Description:
Burr enlisted in September, 1862 at age 19. He was wounded in June, 1864 and captured in July, 1864 at Rockville, Maryland. Burr spent the rest of the war in Prisoner of War camps and was finally paroled in May, 1865
Dunbar severed as a corporal in Captain Thomas A. Bryan's battery. The unit was involved in several engagements, including the battles of the 1864 Shenandoah Valley Campaign.

51. Confederate Veteran Nicholas A. Dunbar of Monroe County, W. Va., Bryan's Battery

IDNO:
038682
Title:
Confederate Veteran Nicholas A. Dunbar of Monroe County, W. Va., Bryan's Battery
Description:
Dunbar severed as a corporal in Captain Thomas A. Bryan's battery. The unit was involved in several engagements, including the battles of the 1864 Shenandoah Valley Campaign.
McClung enlisted in Company A of the 14th Cavalry in May 1861 which was soon disbanded. He later enlisted in Company K in March, 1862. However by June, 1862 McClung had furnished a substitute and was discharged.

52. Confederate Veteran Samuel K. McClung of Greenbrier County, W. Va. Companies A & K, 14th Virginia Cavalry

IDNO:
038686
Title:
Confederate Veteran Samuel K. McClung of Greenbrier County, W. Va. Companies A & K, 14th Virginia Cavalry
Description:
McClung enlisted in Company A of the 14th Cavalry in May 1861 which was soon disbanded. He later enlisted in Company K in March, 1862. However by June, 1862 McClung had furnished a substitute and was discharged.
Stevens mustered into George B. Chapman's unit as a corporal and was later promoted to sergeant. Stevens recorded the following in his diary regarding the brutal fighting at the Third Battle of Winchester: "Great battle ... fought 11 hours. Early retreated with heavy loss in killed, wounded and captured. My gun expended 96 rounds of ammunition. Captain Chapman mortally wounded ...". Captain Chapman died 10 days later. He was 23 years old.

53. Confederate Veteran John G. Stevens of Monroe County, W. Va., Chapman's Battery, King's Battalion

IDNO:
038687
Title:
Confederate Veteran John G. Stevens of Monroe County, W. Va., Chapman's Battery, King's Battalion
Description:
Stevens mustered into George B. Chapman's unit as a corporal and was later promoted to sergeant. Stevens recorded the following in his diary regarding the brutal fighting at the Third Battle of Winchester: "Great battle ... fought 11 hours. Early retreated with heavy loss in killed, wounded and captured. My gun expended 96 rounds of ammunition. Captain Chapman mortally wounded ...". Captain Chapman died 10 days later. He was 23 years old.
Woodward enlisted in February, 1864 at the age of 18 and was wounded June, 1864 at Middlebrook in the Shenandoah Valley.

54. Confederate Veteran John R. Woodward of Greenbrier County, W. Va., Company K, 14th Virginia Cavalry

IDNO:
038688
Title:
Confederate Veteran John R. Woodward of Greenbrier County, W. Va., Company K, 14th Virginia Cavalry
Description:
Woodward enlisted in February, 1864 at the age of 18 and was wounded June, 1864 at Middlebrook in the Shenandoah Valley.

55. Confederate Veteran A. J. Dotson, Captain Doyle's Company

IDNO:
038700
Title:
Confederate Veteran A. J. Dotson, Captain Doyle's Company
Moore enlisted in Company A in 1861. After the unit was disbanded, he enlisted in Company K in January, 1864.

56. Confederate Veteran William W. Moore of Greenbrier County, W. Va., Companies A & K, 14th Virginia Infantry

IDNO:
038704
Title:
Confederate Veteran William W. Moore of Greenbrier County, W. Va., Companies A & K, 14th Virginia Infantry
Description:
Moore enlisted in Company A in 1861. After the unit was disbanded, he enlisted in Company K in January, 1864.
Lipps was wounded twice and captured while in hospital for the second wound received at Cold Harbor.

57. Confederate Veteran Joseph H. Lipps of Greenbrier County, W. Va., Company B, 22nd Virginia Infantry

IDNO:
038706
Title:
Confederate Veteran Joseph H. Lipps of Greenbrier County, W. Va., Company B, 22nd Virginia Infantry
Description:
Lipps was wounded twice and captured while in hospital for the second wound received at Cold Harbor.
Shields enlisted in February 1864. Bryan's Battery saw action in southwestern Virginia and southern West Virginia.

58. Confederate Veteran William H. Shields of Greenbrier County, W. Va., Bryan's Battery

IDNO:
038707
Title:
Confederate Veteran William H. Shields of Greenbrier County, W. Va., Bryan's Battery
Description:
Shields enlisted in February 1864. Bryan's Battery saw action in southwestern Virginia and southern West Virginia.
Arbuckle enlisted in March, 1862 and was promoted to third lieutenant in September, 1864.

59. Confederate Veteran John D. Arbuckle of Greenbrier County, W. Va., Company K, 14th Virginia Cavalry

IDNO:
038708
Title:
Confederate Veteran John D. Arbuckle of Greenbrier County, W. Va., Company K, 14th Virginia Cavalry
Description:
Arbuckle enlisted in March, 1862 and was promoted to third lieutenant in September, 1864.
Cackley enlisted in Company F, July 1863 at the age of 18. Company F was under the command of John McNeil, infamous for raids with his partisan rangers.

60. Confederate Veteran William H. Cackley of Pocohantas County, W. Va., Company F, 19th Virginia Cavalry

IDNO:
038709
Title:
Confederate Veteran William H. Cackley of Pocohantas County, W. Va., Company F, 19th Virginia Cavalry
Description:
Cackley enlisted in Company F, July 1863 at the age of 18. Company F was under the command of John McNeil, infamous for raids with his partisan rangers.