Author : John C. Rigdon
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781532842382
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (423 download)
Book Synopsis Historical Sketch and Roster of the Virginia 42nd Infantry Regiment by : John C. Rigdon
Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Virginia 42nd Infantry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-04-20 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 42nd Virginia Infantry Regiment was organized at Lynchburg, Va in June-July 1861 from ten companies drawn from seven counties in the south central and southwestern portions of the state. They recruited its members in Henry, Floyd, Bedford, Campbell, Roanoke, Patrick, and Franklin counties. After fighting at First Kernstown and in Jackson's Valley Campaign, the unit was assigned to J. R. Jones' and W. Terry's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. It was active in many conflicts from the Seven Days' Battles to Cold Harbor, then moved with Early to the Shenandoah Valley and was involved in the Appomattox operations. Companies Of The VA 42nd Infantry Regiment Company A - Henry Volunteers. Henry County. Company B - Floyd Guards. Floyd County.. Company C - Buford Grays. Bedford County. Company D - Campbell-Lee Guards. Campbell County. Company E - Dixie Grays. Roanoke County. Company F - Leatherwood Fencibles. Henry County. Company G - Second Company of Volunteers from Henry County. Company H - Patrick Henry Volunteers. Patrick County. Company I - Campbell Guards. Campbell County. Company K - Franklin Invincibles. Franklin County.