★★★ Brown, William Henry

William Henry Brown
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Born: November 9, 1838

Birthplace: Tazewell County, Virginia

Father: William Harvey Brown 1796 – 1872

Mother: Isabella Williams 1805 – 1868

Education:

1854 – 1855: Attended Emory & Henry College​

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1857 – 1861: Attended West Point Military Academy​

Civil War Career:

1861 – 1862: Captain Company C, 45th​ Virginia Infantry Regiment​

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1862 – 1864: Colonel of 45th​ Virginia Infantry Regiment​

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1864: Mortally Wounded and Captured at Battle of Piedmont, Virginia​

Died: June 8, 1864

Place of Death: In the field, Virginia

Age at time of Death: 25 years old

Burial Place: Maplewood Cemetery, Tazewell, Virginia

 

[Luke Freet]

The 45th Virginia was probably the largest Confederate regiment at Piedmont, with 617 men. Brown commanded a demi-brigade consisting of his regiment, the Thomas Legion, and an adhoc dismounted cavalry battalion.