Cline, William Pinkney, -1864

William Pinkney Cline was a smith from Catawba County, N.C., who joined the Confederate Army as a private in the 46th North Carolina Infantry Regiment, also known as the Catawba Braves, on 13 March 1862. He saw action at Antietam and Fredericksburg. He deserted on 19 August 1863, returning on 28 September 1863. After a stay in the guardhouse, he returned to duty in the spring of 1864 and was killed in action at the Wilderness on 5 May 1864.

From the description of William Pinkney Cline papers, 1862-1892. WorldCat record id: 45145054

William Pinkney Cline was a smith in Catawba County, N.C. He joined the Confederate Army on 13 March 1862, becoming a member of Company K, 46th North Carolina Infantry Regiment, also known as the Catawba Braves. At the time of his enlistment, he was 27 years of age and had a wife, Mary Cline, and four children. Cline saw action at Antietam on 17 September 1862 and was present or accounted for with his unit until he deserted on 19 August 1863. Cline returned from desertion on 28 September 1863 and was held under arrest through February 1864. He returned to duty in March-April 1864. He was killed at the battle of the Wilderness, 5 May 1864.

From the guide to the William Pinkney Cline Papers, 1862-1892, (Southern Historical Collection)