The moral fiber which bound the South together was very deeply entrenched within the boy soldiers. These acts of heroism were no planned acts of warfare but simply spontaneous reactions to the call of duty.
Boys have impulsive reactions in contrast to the planned actions of mature men.
Without those spontaneous acts, many of the skirmishes, battles and engagements would probably have been lost to the Union. Many incidents revealed the disciplined nature of these young boys when their ranks were broken by enemy fire. Ranks were closed to fill the void of their fallen comrades and the advancement pr ceeded. These young men never falter during fire, but upon some occasions marched backwards while firing at the enemy and seeking a greater military position. Most accounts of boy soldiers always indicated an undying devotion to their mother, country and God.