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.
Monday, February 3, 2014
Emmet Mitchell, student 1860-1861
Mitchell enlisted as a private on March 9, 1862 in Co. K of the 5th VA Cavalry, later Co. D of the 13th VA Cavalry. He was killed on October 25, 1862 at Catlett Station on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad while on picket duty.
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