William Baylor was one of the founding members of the West Augusta Guard, a militia organization based in Augusta County, Virginia.
Col. Baylor commanded the 5th Virginia Infantry in the Stonewall Brigade. He was commanding the brigade at the battle of Second Manassas when he was struck down rallying his men.
Col. Baylor commanded the 5th Virginia Infantry in the Stonewall Brigade. He was commanding the brigade at the battle of Second Manassas when he was struck down rallying his men.
William Baylor was one of the founding members of the West Augusta Guard, a militia organization based in Augusta County, Virginia.
Col. Baylor commanded the 5th Virginia Infantry in the Stonewall Brigade. He was commanding the brigade at the battle of Second Manassas when he was struck down rallying his men.
Col. Baylor commanded the 5th Virginia Infantry in the Stonewall Brigade. He was commanding the brigade at the battle of Second Manassas when he was struck down rallying his men.
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Fell while leading the Stonewall Brigade in the Second Battle of Manassas August 30, 1862
Beloved in life by all with whom he lived,
Honored in death by all for whom he died.
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