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.
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
John E. Miller, student 1860-1861
Miiller was a teacher in Warren County, NC in 1860 prior to enrolling at Randolph Macon. He enlisted as a private in Co. F of the 12th NC Infantry on May 18, 1861. Miller was wounded in the forearm and knee joint at the Battle of Gaines' Mill on June 27, 1862 and hospitalized in Richmond, VA where he remained until he received a medical discharge on September 25, 1862. His whereabouts after this are unknown at this time.
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