William Hugh McDowell

William Hugh McDowell (December 31, 1846 – May 15, 1864) was one of the VMI Cadets killed at the Battle of New Market.^[1] He entered VMI on August 22, 1863.^[2] He was shot in the heart. In the battle, Cabell and Stanard were wounded by the same burst of fire.^[3]

Born(1846-12-31)December 31, 1846

Beattie's Ford, North Carolina

DiedMay 15, 1864(1864-05-15) (aged 17)

New Market, Virginia

Allegiance Confederate States of America

Branch

 Confederate States Army

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William Hugh McDowell
Born	(1846-12-31)December 31, 1846 Beattie's Ford, North Carolina
Died	May 15, 1864(1864-05-15) (aged 17) New Market, Virginia
Allegiance	Confederate States of America
Branch	Confederate States Army
Service years	1864
Rank	Cadet private
Unit	Company B, Corps of Cadets
Conflicts	American Civil War Battle of New Market †

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McDowell was born on December 31, 1846, in Beattie's Ford, North Carolina to Robert Irvin McDowell and Rebecca Brevard.^[4]