Looking for information on John West. He wrote a reminiscence of his being a sharpshooter armed with a Whitworth rifle, and makes some rather extravagant claims. West appears on the NPS system as being in Co. C, 4th Georgia. In the Doles-Cook brigade history he has this entry.

WEST, JOHN W.-
Private, July 9, 1861. Wounded at Malvern Hill, Va. Surrendered
at Appomattox, Va. Living in Twlggs county, Ga. p. 124

I'd like to get some information confirming West's service as a sharpshooter if possible. If you want to read his account go to Google Book Search and search for John West sharpshooter. The book is CAMP-FIRE SKETCHES AND BATTLE-FIELD ECHOES by W.C. KING AND W.P. DERBY.

Any info appreciated...