The Men of Randolph-Macon College and the Civil War

In 1861, talk of secession transformed into armed conflict. Many of the men educated at Randolph-Macon College in the preceding 29 years immediately responded to the calls of their state militias to serve, while others later enlisted or were conscripted into the Confederate or Union armies. Others served in public office, or were ultimately drawn into the conflict in the last days in reserve units in local defense. These are their stories.

Friday, September 7, 2012

Hunter B. Phillips, student 1859-1861

Phillips enlisted in Co. B of the 8th VA Infantry on June 13, 1861 as a private. He was hospitalized at Chimborazo in Richmond, VA with dysentery in April 1862 and transferred to the hospital at Richmond's Camp Lee in May. He returned to duty in December 1862. He was detailed to the Quartermaster Department in Richmond on February 28, 1863, where he remained until discharged.He was discharged due to physical disability in October 1863, suffering from tuberculosis. Phillips died on January 15, 1864.

The Men of Randolph-Macon College and the Civil War

Friday, September 7, 2012

Hunter B. Phillips, student 1859-1861

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