Walter Myrick, student 1858-1861

Myrick enlisted on July 15, 1861 as a private in Co. B of Waddill's Battalion VA Infantry, which later became Co. F of the 5th Battn VA Infantry.  In September 1862 he was transferred to Co. F of the 53rd VA Infantry, but as of October 31 he had still not reported to the new company and was considered AWOL. He joined the company in mid-November and by February 1863 was detailed on ambulance corps duty. He was promoted to sergeant on October 31, 1863.  Myrick was killed on September 29, 1864 at Fort Harrison, VA during the Battle of Chaffin's Farm and New Market Heights, part of the Siege of Petersburg.