Shortly thereafter he was wounded at the Battle of Weldon Railroad.
Davies's brigade participated in raids on the Weldon Railroad in December 1864.
The second and present town bearing the name was set up around 1836-1840 as a camp for the Wilmington & Weldon Railroad.
The Confederates were able to retain control of the Weldon Railroad.
On 18 August the regiment moved with the corps for the destruction of the Weldon Railroad.
In late 1864 and early 1865, Harris's brigade fought along the Weldon Railroad.
By August 21, 1864 the Union Army had reached and captured the Weldon Railroad.
His second notable adventure took place at the Weldon Railroad, Virginia, August 19, 1864, after he had been promoted to be a lieutenant.
On August 18, he was wounded at the chest in the action at the Weldon Railroad.
In 1848 he became general counsel of the Wilmington & Weldon Railroad.