There were apparently two soldiers named James Montgomery in the 48th Virginia, but neither is listed as a Lieut.

James Montgomery

Residence Washington County VA; a 25 year-old Farmer.

Enlisted on 6/20/1861 at Washington County, VA as a Private.

On 6/20/1861 he mustered into "B" Co. VA 48th Infantry
He was Killed on 7/10/1863 at Williamsport, MD

He was listed as:
* On rolls 10/15/1861 (place not stated)
* Returned 4/30/1862 (place not stated)
* Detailed 2/28/1868 (place not stated) (Teamster)

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:

- The Virginia Regimental Histories Series
(c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com

James L. Montgomery

Residence Washington County VA; a 24 year-old Farmer.

Enlisted on 6/20/1861 at Washington County, VA as a Private.

On 6/20/1861 he mustered into "B" Co. VA 48th Infantry
(date and method of discharge not given)

He was listed as:
* Hospitalized 2/28/1862 (place not stated)
* POW 7/8/1864 Harper's Ferry, WV
* Confined 7/23/1864 Old Capitol Prison, Washington, DC
* Confined 7/25/1864 Elmira, NY
* Oath Allegiance 7/3/1865 Elmira, NY (Released)

He was described at enlistment as:
5' 11", dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:

- The Virginia Regimental Histories Series
(c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com