Charlton, William C.

Photo:    27th VA Infantry Co. H battle flag (“Rockbridge Rifles”)

Age at Enlistment:  24

Length of Service: 1862-1865

State:  Virginia

Rank:  Pvt

Unit:   27th VA Infantry Regiment

Service Record: Enlisted in Co. H (Rockbridge Co., a.k.a. “Rockbridge Rifles”)  at Lexington, Va. on 9 Mar 1862; Was an ambulance driver for the whole war, surrendered with 27th VA Infantry at Appomattox Courthouse on  9 Apr 1865

Survived War:  Yes

Cemetery / Burial:   Burial unknown

Soldier Info:  Born in Montgomery Co., VA in 1838; Death unknown

Relationship to Author:  2nd cousin 6x