VMI Archives Historical Rosters: William Peck West

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William Peck West

Roster ID 3185
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First Name:	William
Middle Name:	Peck
Last Name:	West
Suffix:
Affiliation:	Class of 1868
Biography & Genealogy:	West William Peck, Class of 1868: Born- October 17, 1848. Matriculated from Richmond, Va. At VMI 6 months. Military Record: Unofficial source says employed by Tredegar Ironworks and CS Quartermaster Department. With Corps in Richmond trenches until it disbanded April 2, 1865. Unofficial source says then joined Col J.S. Mosby's REgiment Va Cavalry (43rd Battalion Va Cavalry). No official record of latter service found. Post War Career: Merchant. Died- March 4, 1914.

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