| From the Richmond Dispatch |
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| April 5, 1862 |
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| A sad Accident |
| We regret to learn that a member of the
30th
Virginia
regiment lost his life on the cars, between Weldon and Goldsboro' {on the
Wilmington & Weldon RR}, on
Wednesday last. A number of soldiers were in transitu on flats. About
two miles beyond
Enfield
just as the engine and train were
entering a bridge crossing Fishing creek, the engine
gave a sudden jerk, which threw Mr. John Lunsford between two cars,
severing his body in twain, and cutting off both hands. He was killed
instantly. Mr. L. was a member of the Sparta Guards, Capt. Gouldin's
company, Caroline county, Va.-- Fredericksburg Herald. |
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