August 10, 2017

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August 02, 2017

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Robertson’s Texans, memorialized on this simple plaque, roared across Warfield Ridge and over Triangular Field before reaching Devil’s Den and Houck’s Ridge behind the camera. You can tell from the well-worn path that this is a favorite walking spot. Note the rocks here and there, which certainly served to break up formation during the march.

**HONORED TODAY**

1^ST LT. WILLIAMS MILLS NUNNALLY

 Born January 03, 1835 --- Died July 01, 1863 at age 28

Co. K, 13^TH North Carolina Infantry

1^ST Lt. Nunnally enlisted in May 1861 and was a merchant by trade. Among his records it is stated that he “exhibited the characteristics of a true gentleman and a gallant soldier.” He is buried at Greenview Cemetery, Reidsville, North Carolina. A photo can be found here.

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