Hi Barbara,

Richard W Walker, an 18 year old resident of Wilkes County, enlisted in Company K, 53rd NC Infantry on 24 March 1863. He was WIA 19 September 1864 and returned to his unit 30 January 1865. He was surrendered with his unit at Appomattox Court House on 9 April 1865.

SOURCE: NC Troops: A Roster