APUSH 3 January, 2012 Civil War Human Interest Story Robert Benjamin Headden was born on December 25, 1838, in Cassville, Georgia. Headden enlisted in Phillips Legion in July of 1861. Phillips Legion was one of the first units to be formed. He was sent to Virginia (now West Virginia). The Legion had to endure harsh winters coupled with multiple small battles. The Legion was eventually sent back to the south to recover.