I don't find a likely record in the Archives. In civilwardata.com, I find a William Winston as a 1st LT. with the CS Army Gen & Staff. A second record lists a William O. Winston as a private in the CS Gen & Staff; it seems unlikely a private would be selected for this group. Also stated he was made a captain of AL Volunteeers in September, 1861, and died of measles at Fort Chapman, SC a year later. Burial was at "Winston Place" plantation, near Valley Head. Much additional data.
Without investing a whole lot of time, could someone inform me what unit/units WOW served? Seems incorrect that this enthusiastic young man would not have a record of his patriotism in the Archives.
TNX!