Walter Goodman

Walter Goodman was a captain in the Confederate States Army. In 1864, he was part of the staff of James Chalmers, and was present at the Battle of Fort Pillow. After preparing a surrender demand for the fort's garrison, General Nathan Bedford Forrest ordered Goodman to deliver it under a flag of truce. Goodman confirmed with Forrest that the offer to treat the entire garrison as prisoners of war extended to the Negro troops. Goodman reminded Forrest that not all of his men would like this, but did carry the demand to the fort.

Under a flag of truce, Goodman met with Lt. Mack Leaming, Captain John Young, and Lt. Daniel van Horn.