It is possible that a Confederate soldier fired the fatal round, as many Confederates were firing at the U.S. lines while Johnston charged well in advance of his soldiers.Sword, p. 444. Alonzo Ridley of Los Angeles commanded the bodyguard "the Guides" of Gen. A. S. Johnston and was by his side when he fell. Los Angeles Star, Vol. XII, No. 30, November 29, 1862.
it is possible that a confederate soldier fired the fatal round as many confederates were firing at the us lines while johnston charged well in advance of his soldierssword p 444 alonzo ridley of los angeles commanded the bodyguard "the guides" of gen a s johnston and was by his side when he fell los angeles star vol xii no 30 november 29 1862