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William James Lake

Lieutenant William J. Lake - William J. Lake was born in Newberry, South Carolina in the year 1832. He volunteered in the service of his country when about 28 years old, and was elected first Lieutenant of Company D of the 13th Regiment, S.C.V., afterwards joining Company C of the 23rd Regiment, where he remained until he was elected lieutenant of Company B of the 22nd Regiment.

He remained with this company until he was wounded in the crater on July 30, 1864. He was then disabled due to a fracture of the hip. Lieutenant Lake was rescued from the crater at Petersburg after several hours of intense suffering, having been completely covered up by timbers and earth. He was taken prisoner by the Federal troops and put in the prisoner of war camp at Fort Delaware. After the war, he returned to his native South Carolina. His remains are buried in his native Newberry. (Rosemont Cemetery).