VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Richard Riddick Whitehead

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Richard Riddick Whitehead

Roster ID 2793
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First Name:	Richard
Middle Name:	Riddick
Last Name:	Whitehead
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Affiliation:	Class of 1866
Biography & Genealogy:	Whitehead Richard Riddick, Class of 1866: Born- August 26, 1845. Matriculated from Suffolk, Va. At VMI 1 year, 1 month. Military Record: Left VMI Ocotber 5, 1863. Identification uncertain, but may have been the "Richard B. Whitehead" who on November 23, 1863 at Battery Number 4 enlisted for war as Pvt, Company A, 19th Va Heavy Artillery (Capt J.F. Chalmer's Company). Captured at Dutch gap November 4, 1864. US records show deserted (took the oath) November 7, 1864 and was released November 13 to go to Cleveland, Ohio. Post War Career: Merchant. Died- c1878 in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

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