John J. Lampee [Jr.], age 18, Private, Company F, 23rd Battalion Virginia Infantry, enlisted February 7, 1863 at Marion, Smyth County, Va. for the war, died of wounds at Droop Mountain November 6, 1863, his father Jno. J. Lampie Sr., Smyth County, filed claim for the settlement of his accounts May 17, 1864, description on enlistment, 18 year old Farmer, born in Smyth County, Va., 6’ _”, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair
M324: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Virginia
Note, his age and enlistment date suggest he was conscripted into the army