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The Daily Dispatch: April 19, 1862., [Electronic resource], The fight on the Peninsula. (search)
ere ordered to stack arms, and prepare for dinner. While enjoying their repast, a couple of Yankee companies waded Warwick river, a very narrow stream, which was believed to be unfordable, and thus eluding our pickets, came suddenly upon the camp. The long roll was sounded immediately, and the men rushed to their arms, driving the enemy back into the creek, killing all of both companies except eight, who surrendered and were taken prisoners. It is stated that it was during this charge Col. McKinney was killed, the bullet striking him at the top of the forehead and passing through his head. He died instantly. Another statement represents that the regiment was drawn up in line of battle, and the Colonel, discovering that one wing of his regiment appeared to falter, rushed in that direction, with his cap off, and waved to his men to follow him. This singled him out as a prominent mark for the enemy's sharp shooters, and he fell mortally wounded. The enemy, hearing the firin
The Daily Dispatch: April 19, 1862., [Electronic resource], The late Colonel Robert M. McKinney. (search)
The late Colonel Robert M. McKinney. --The Lynchburg Virginian pays the following tribute to the memory of Col. McKinney, who fell in battle on the Peninsula last Wednesday: In command withCol. McKinney, who fell in battle on the Peninsula last Wednesday: In command with many of our readers, we regret to hear of the death of this gentleman, a native, and, until within two years past, a citizen of Lynchburg. Col. McKinney was a graduate of the Virginia Military InstCol. McKinney was a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute, and when the war broke out was Professor of Tactics in the North Carolina Military institute. He volunteered his services to his adopted State, was elected a Captain, and subsequently Colonelich he fell, day before yesterday, whilst gallantly defending the soil of his native State. Col. McKinney was quite a young man, and had bright prospects before him; but, alas! they have been suddee was deservedly esteemed, are left to mourn the sudden death of a beloved son and brother. The remains of Col. McKinney reached Petersburg on Thursday, on the way to Lynchburg, for interment.
The Daily Dispatch: April 19, 1862., [Electronic resource], New Publications. (search)
Funeral of Col. McKinney. Lynchburg, April 18.--Col. McKinney, who was killed on the Peninsula, Wednesday, was buried here last evening. There was a large turnout of the citizens. Funeral of Col. McKinney. Lynchburg, April 18.--Col. McKinney, who was killed on the Peninsula, Wednesday, was buried here last evening. There was a large turnout of the citizens.