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.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Hardy L. Fennell, student 1851-1852
Fennell enlisted as 1st lieutenant of Co. C of the 1st NC Infantry on May 16, 1861. In late 1861, he was commanding the company. He was shot in the hips on June 27, 1862 during the Battle of Gaines's Mill at Cold Harbor, VA, a very serious wound, and he was promoted to captain shortly after on July 8, 1862. Fennell was disabled by his wound and resigned on December 15, 1862, stating in his letter of resignation the the had "never sufficiently recovered so as to be able to walk." His service record indicates he died shortly afterwards, but does not indicate the date. One source indicates his death as September 3, 1863.
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