Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 52nd Infantry Regiment

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Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 52nd Infantry Regiment

Author : John C Rigdon
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Total Pages : 290 pages
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Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 52nd Infantry Regiment written by John C Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-03 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The North Carolina 52nd Infantry Regiment completed its organization at Camp Mangum, near Raleigh, North Carolina, in April, 1862. Its members were raised in the counties of Cabarrus, Randolph, gates, Chowan, Stokes, Richmond, Wilkes, Lincoln, Stanly, and Forsyth. The unit fought at Goldsboro, then moved to Virginia where it was brigaded under Generals Pettigrew, Kirkland, and MacRae. It fought with the Army of Northern Virginia from Gettysburg, had 2 killed and 25 wounded in the fight at Bristoe, and surrendered with only 6 officers and 60 men. Companies Company A - "Cabarrus Riflemen" - Cabarrus County.Company B - "Randolph Guards" - Randolph County.Company C - "Orapeake Guards" - Gates County.Company D - "McCulloch"s Avengers" - Stokes CountyCompany E - "Richmond Regulators" - Richmond County.Company F - "Wilkes Grays" - Wilkes CountyCompany G - "Dry Pond Dixies" - Lincoln CountyCompany H - "Spring Hill Guards" - Lincoln CountyCompany I - "Stanly Rebels" - Stanly CountyCompany K - "Fighting Boys" - Forsyth County

Historical Sketch and Roster of the North Carolina 34th Infantry Regiment

Author : John C. Rigdon
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0359839495
Total Pages : 218 pages
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Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the North Carolina 34th Infantry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-08-07 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The North Carolina 34th Infantry Regiment was assembled at High Point, North Carolina, in October, 1861. Its members were recruited in the counties of Ashe, Rutherford, Rowan, Lincoln, Cleveland, Mecklenburg, and Montgomery. After serving in the Department of North Carolina, it was sent to Virginia and placed in General Pender's and Scales' Brigade. The 34th was active in the many campaigns of the army from the Seven Days' Battles to Cold Harbor and later participated in the Petersburg siege south of the James River and the operations around Appomattox.

Historical Sketch and Roster of the Georgia 52nd Infantry Regiment

Author : John C. Rigdon
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781517009861
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (98 download)

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Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Georgia 52nd Infantry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-08-23 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Georgia 52nd Infantry Regiment began mustering in March 13, 1862 at Camp McDonald, Big Shanty, Georgia. On March 28, 1862, Major General E. Kirby Smith was notified in a letter from Confederate military headquarters in Richmond, Virginia, that the 52nd Regiment, Georgia Volunteer Infantry is currently being raised and will be under his command. The regiment was accepted into confederate service at Atlanta, Georgia, in April, On April 24, 1862, General noted that the men of the 52nd Georgia Regiment are still unarmed. This problem was later alleviated when the regiment was issued brand-new .58 caliber Enfields which had been confiscated by Confederate officials from the C.S.S. Nashville. The rifles had been bought from England and were on their way to Georgia governor Joseph Brown. The 52nd completed organization MAY 16, 1862. The 52nd fought throughout the war with the Army of Tennessee. They were captured and exchanged at Vicksburg, then participated in the Atlanta Campaign and the Franklin-Nashville Campaign. A portion of the Regiment surrendered in North Carolina and others in Mississippi where they had been detailed to guard a wagon train. Companies Of The GA 52nd Infantry Regiment Many of the members of the 52nd were from the counties of Habersham, White, Towns, and Fannin. (Company A) Habersham Guards (Habersham County) (Company B) Cleveland Volunteers (White County) (Company C) (Lumpkin County) (Company D) Boyd Guards (Lumpkin County) (Company E) Hiawassee Rangers (Towns County) (Company F) Beauregard Braves (Rabun County) (Company G) Alleghany Rangers (Union County) (Company H) Fannin Rifles (Fannin County) (Company I) (Dawson County) (Company K) Henry David Equal Rights (Franklin County)

Historical Sketch & Roster, NC 4th Infantry Regiment

Author : John Rigdon
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book Historical Sketch & Roster, NC 4th Infantry Regiment written by John Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 49th Infantry Regiment

Author : John C Rigdon
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 49th Infantry Regiment written by John C Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-02 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The North Carolina 49th Infantry Regiment was organized in March, 1862, at Garysburg, North Carolina. Its companies were recruited in the following counties: McDowell, Cleveland, Iredell, Moore, Mecklenburg, Gaston, Catawba, Rutherford, and Lincoln. Assigned to General R. Ransom's and M.W. Ransom's Brigade, the unit fought with the Army of Northern Virginia beginning with the Seven Days' Battles.Following Fredericksburg in December of 1862, the 49th was transferred to North Carolina, thus missing Gettysburg and the other major battles of 1863. It returned to Virginia and participated in the Siege of Petersburg, surrendering at Appomattox.Companies Company A - Rutherford County(1st) Co. B, Chatham Cossacks (2nd) Co. B, Beatties Ford Rifles Co. C, Capt. P.B. Chambers' Co. Co. D, Capt. Wm. M. Black's Co. Co. F, Capt. Jas. T. Davis' Co. - Mecklenburg Guards Co. G, Kings Mountain Tigers Co. H, Gaston Rangers Co. I, Catawba Marksmen Co. K, Pleasant Home Guards

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 38th Infantry Regiment

Author : John C Rigdon
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 300 pages
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Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 38th Infantry Regiment written by John C Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-17 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The North Carolina 38th Infantry Regiment completed its organization in January, 1862, at Camp Mangum, near Raleigh, North Carolina. Its members were recruited in the counties of Duplin, Yadkin, Sampson, Richmond, Catawba, Alexander, Randolph, Cleveland, and Cumberland. Ordered to Virginia, the unit was assigned to General Pender's and Scales' Brigade in the Army of Northern Virginia. It fought in many conflicts from the Seven Days' Battles to Cold Harbor, then took its place in the Petersburg trenches and saw action in the Appomattox Campaign. The regiment lost thirty-six percent of the 420 at Mechanicsville, had 2 killed and 22 wounded at Second Manassas, and had 14 wounded at Fredericksburg. Its casualties were 20 killed, 77 wounded, and 11 missing at Chancellorsville, and of the 216 engaged at Gettysburg, more than forty percent were disabled. On April 9, 1865, it surrendered with 21 officers and 110 men. Company A - "Spartan Band" - Duplin CountyCompany B - "Men of Yadkin" - Yadkin CountyCompany C - "Sampson Farmers" - Sampson CountyCompany D - "Sampson Ployboys" - Sampson CountyCompany E - "Richmond Boys" - Richmond CountyCompany F - "Sulphur Wild Cats" - Catawba CountyCompany G - "Rocky Face Rangers" - Alexander County Company H - "Uwharrie Boys" - Randolph CountyCompany I - "Cleveland Marksmen" - Cleveland County Company K - "Carolina Boys" - Cumberland County

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 7th Infantry Regiment

Author : John C Rigdon
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 7th Infantry Regiment written by John C Rigdon and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-11-22 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The North Carolina 7th Infantry Regiment was organized at Camp Mason, near Graham, North Carolina, in August 1861. Its members were recruited in the counties of Iredell, Alexander, Cabarrus, Rowan, New Hanover, Mecklenburg, Nash, and Wake. The unit took an active part in the fight at New Bern, and then advanced to Virginia. It was assigned to General Branch's, Law's, and Lane's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. After fighting at Hanover Court House, it participated in the various campaigns of the army from the Seven Days Battles to Cold Harbor, and then was involved in the Siege of Petersburg south and north of the James River. The regiment sustained 51 casualties at New Bern, 253 out of the 450 engaged during the Seven Days Battles, 69 at Second Manassas and Ox Hill, 52 at Sharpsburg, and 86 at Fredericksburg. There were 37 killed and 127 wounded at Chancellorsville, and of the 291 in action at Gettysburg, thirty-one percent were disabled. It lost 5 killed, 62 wounded, and 37 missing at the Wilderness, and 11 killed and 28 wounded at Spotsylvania. On February 26, 1865, the unit was ordered to North Carolina where it surrendered with the Army of Tennessee with 13 officers and 139 men. A detachment surrendered at Appomattox with 1 officer and 18 men.

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 60th Infantry Regiment

Author : John C Rigdon
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 222 pages
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Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 60th Infantry Regiment written by John C Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-06 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 1st (McDowell's) Battalion N.C. Infantry, consisting of seven companies (Crute says the 6th Infantry Battalion), was organized about Aug, l, 1862. The men were recruited in Asheville and the four counties of Madison, Buncombe, and Polk, and a small number were from Tennessee. McDowell's Battalion was increased to a Regiment about Oct. 8, 1862, and designated the 60th Regt. N.C. Infantry It was assigned to Preston's, Stovall's, Reynolds', Brown's and Reynolds' Consolidated, and Palmer's Brigade. The 60th fought at Murfreesboro, served in Mississippi, then participated in the campaigns of the Army of Tennessee from Chickamauga to Bentonville. The 60th North Carolina lost 3 killed, 65 wounded, and 11 missing at Murfreesboro, and in January, 1863, had 276 men present for duty. The unit reported 8 killed, 36 wounded, and 16 missing of the 150 engaged at Chickamauga, totalled 106 men and 59 arms in December, 1863, and mustered a force of 106 in January, 1865. Few surrendered in April. Companies: Company A - "Buncombe Light Artillery" - Buncombe County.Company B - Madison County.Company C - Buncombe CountyCompany D - "Henderson Rangers" - Henderson CountyCompany E - "Buncombe Farmers" - Buncombe CountyCompany F - Buncombe County.Company G - Polk County.Company H - Cocke County, TennesseeCompany I - "French Broad Guard" - Madison County.Company K - Buncombe County

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 42nd Infantry Regiment

Author : John C Rigdon
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (56 download)

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Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 42nd Infantry Regiment written by John C Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-28 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The North Carolina 42nd Infantry Regiment was organized at Salibury, North Carolina, in April, 1862. The men were recruited in the counties of Davidson, Rowan, Stanly, Davie, and Mecklenburg. The 42nd followed an unusual path through the war. They missed the early battles in Virginia and Getttysburg, then were in Virginia for the later battles of 1863 and 1864, but returned to North Carolina and surrendered with the Army of Tennessee.In June, 1862 it moved to Lynchburg, Virginia, and guarded prisoners captured in Jackson's Valley Campaign. Later the unit served in North Carolina at Tarboro, along the Chowan River, and at Wilmington. Assigned to General Martin's and Kirkland's Brigade, it fought at Cold Harbor, took its place in the Petersburg trenches, and ended the war with the Army of Tennessee.The regiment arrived at Bentonville on 18 March, and spent the night without fires and under orders to remain quiet. Company K consisted of 4 officers, the First Sergeant and 24 privates (numbers approximate) On 19 March, the 42nd NCT, as part of the brigade, covered the deployment of the Johnson's army at Bentonville. Returning to the division line of battle, near the center of the Confederate position, the brigade helped repulse the early Federal attacks, and participated in the Confederate assault on the Morgan's division of the XIV Corps. On 20 March, Kirkland's Brigade successfully defended from its hasty entrenchments on the division's right (just south of the "Devil's Racepath"), then withdrew with the army to the north on 22 March. Company K, 42nd NCT reported no losses at Bentonville. The brigade passed through Raleigh on 11 April, Durham on 13 April, marching on through Chapel Hill west toward High Point. By 26 April, the 42nd NCT was with Kirkland's Brigade at Center Church in Randolph County, three miles from High Point, where it was disbanded on 2 May.Company "A"-Capt. Jacob H. Koontz, Rowan Co.Company "B"-Capt. James R. Crawford, Rowan Co. Capt. William H. Crawford, Rowan Co.Company "C"-Capt. D.A. Underwood, Stanly Co. Capt. Jas. A. Howell, Stanly Co. Company "D"-Capt. Joseph M. Roark, Rowan Co.Capt. Robert R. Crawford, Rowan and other counties.Company "E"-Capt. Thomas A. Brown Capt. Spencer J. Hanes, Davie Co.Company "F"-Capt. Wiley A. Clement, Davie Co.Company "G"-Capt. Jas. A. Blackwelder, Rowan Co.Company "H"-Capt. Jackson M. Hartsell, Stanly Co.Company "I"- Capt. T.M. Redwine, Davidson Co.Company "K"- Capt. Sydeham B. Alexander, Meck-lenburg and other Counties

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 37th Infantry Regiment

Author : John Rigdon
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ISBN 13 : 9781312659742
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (597 download)

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Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 37th Infantry Regiment written by John Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2023-04-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The North Carolina 37th Infantry Regiment was assembled at High Point, North Carolina, in November, 1861. The men were raised in the counties of Buncombe, Watauga, Mecklenburg, Wake, Ashe, Alexander, and Gaston. The unit fought at New Bern, then moved to Virginia in the spring of 1862. It was assigned to General Branch's and Lane's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. It fought throughout the war in Virginia. It surrendered 10 officers and 98 men at Appomattox. Company A - Ashe County Company B- Watauga County Company C- Mecklenburg County Company D- Union County Company E- Watauga & Alexander County Company F- Wilkes County Company G- Alexander County Company H- Gaston County Company I- Mecklenburg County Company K- Alleghany County

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 61st Infantry Regiment

Author : John C Rigdon
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 182 pages
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Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 61st Infantry Regiment written by John C Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-12 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The North Carolina 61st Infantry Regiment was organized at Wilmington, North Carolina, in August, 1862. Men of this unit were recruited in the counties of Sampson, New Hanover, Beaufort, Craven, Chatham, Lenoir, Wilson, Martin, Ashe, Alleghany, and Jones. Assigned to General Clingman's Brigade, it marched to the Kinston area and saw its first action. The unit was then sent to Charleston, served on James, Morris, and Sullivan's Islands, and took an active part in the fight at Battery Wagner. Later it was ordered to Virginia and here fought at Drewy's Bluff and Cold Harbor, then endured the hardships of the Petersburg siege south and north of the James River. Companies Company A - Sampson county. Enlisted men, 104. Company B - Beaufort county. Enlisted men, 82. Company C - Craven county. Enlisted men, 122. Company D - Chatham county. Enlisted men, 184. Company E - Lenoir county. Enlisted men 119. Company F -Wilson County. Enlisted men, 63. Company G -New Hanover county. Enlisted men, 94. Company H - Martin county. Enlisted men, 133. Company I - Alleghany county. Enlisted men, 127. Company K - Onslow county; Lenoir county; Jones county; Enlisted men, 106.

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Tennessee 51st And 52nd Infantry Regiments Consolidated

Author : John C. Rigdon
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0359550576
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (595 download)

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Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Tennessee 51st And 52nd Infantry Regiments Consolidated written by John C. Rigdon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-03-27 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 51st Regiment, Tennessee Infantry was organized at Henderson Station, Tennessee, in January, 1862. The 52nd was also organized at the same time with men from Tipton, Fayette, Shelby, Madison, and Jackson counties. A detachment of the 52nd was captured at Fort Donelson, then in October it was active in the fight at Perryville. Later the unit was assigned to D.S. Donelson's, M.J. Wright's, Vaughan's, and Palmer's Brigade. During April, 1862, it was consolidated with the 52nd Regiment and called the 51st Consolidated. However, the consolidation was declared illegal and during April, 1863, it was reorganized as the 51st and 52nd Consolidated Regiment and each unit kept separate records. It participated in many battles of the Army of Tennessee from Murfreesboro to Atlanta, returned to Tennessee with Hood, and was involved in the North Carolina Campaign.

Historical Sketch & Roster, NC 21st Infantry Regiment

Author : John Rigdon
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (133 download)

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Historical Sketch and Roster of the North Carolina 15th Infantry Regiment

Author : John C. Rigdon
Publisher : North Carolina Regimental Hist
ISBN 13 : 9781797474878
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (748 download)

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Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the North Carolina 15th Infantry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by North Carolina Regimental Hist. This book was released on 2019-02-18 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The North Carolina 15th Infantry Regimennt was organized as the 5th Infantry Regiment Volunteers and mustered into Confederate service for 12 months at Garysburg, Northampton County, on 11 June 1861. It was re-designated as the 15th Infantry Regiment on 14 November 1861 and reorganized on 2 May 1862. Companies L and M became 2nd Companies K and I, 32nd Infantry Regiment on 4 July 1862. 1st Company D was traded for Company B, 49th Infantry Regiment, on 9 January 1863. It surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia. The records show 16 officers and 122 men were present on April 9, 1865.Companies Companies of the NC 15th were recruited in the counties of Northampton, Union, Cleveland, Franklin, Harnett, Alamance, and Edgecombe. Company A - Northampton CountyCompany B - Union CountyCompany C - Cleveland County1st Company D - Cleveland County2nd Company D - transfersCompany E - Franklin County and Granville CountyCompany F - Harnett CountyCompany G - Franklin CountyCompany H - Alamance CountyCompany I - Edgecombe CountyCompany K - Edgecombe CountyCompany L - Franklin CountyCompany M - Chatham County

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 37th Infantry Regiment

Author : John C Rigdon
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ISBN 13 : 9781661767983
Total Pages : 304 pages
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Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 37th Infantry Regiment written by John C Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-17 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The North Carolina 37th Infantry Regiment was assembled at High Point, North Carolina, in November, 1861. The men were raised in the counties of Buncombe, Watauga, Mecklenburg, Wake, Ashe, Alexander, and Gaston. The unit fought at New Bern, then moved to Virginia in the spring of 1862. It was assigned to General Branch's and Lane's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. It fought throughout the war in Virginia. It surrendered 10 officers and 98 men at Appomattox.Company A - Ashe County Company B- Watauga County Company C- Mecklenburg County Company D- Union County Company E- Watauga & Alexander County Company F- Wilkes County Company G- Alexander County Company H- Gaston CountyCompany I- Mecklenburg County Company K- Alleghany County

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 51st Infantry Regiment

Author : John C Rigdon
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 240 pages
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Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 51st Infantry Regiment written by John C Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-02 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The North Carolina 51st Infantry Regiment was organized at Wilmington, North Carolina, in April, 1862, with men recruited in the counties of Cumberland, Sampson, Duplin, Columbus, Robeson, and New Hanover.The 51st was brigaded with the 8th North Carolina under Gen. Thomas Lanier Clingman. Their first engagement was at Goldsborough in December of 1862.The 51st was transferred to Charleston where it participated in the defense of that city and were the main defenders of Battery Wagner which was portrayed in the movie, "Glory."After the fall of Charleston, the 51st was transferred to Virginia where it participated in the late battles of 1864 and the siege of Petersburg. It returned to North Carolina at Christmas of 1864 and participated in the battle of Kinston and Bentonville where it surrendered with the Army of Tennessee.Company A - New Hanover County.Company B - "Warsaw Sampsons" - Duplin County and Sampson CountyCompany C - "Duplin Stars" - Duplin CountyCompany D - "Scotch Tigers" - Robeson County.Company E - "Clay Valley Rangers" - Robeson CountyCompany F - "Ashpole True Boys" - Robeson CountyCompany G - Columbus County, Duplin County and Brunswick CountyCompany H - "Columbus Light Infantry" - Columbus CountyCompany I - Cumberland County and Sampson County Company K - "Confederate Stars" - Sampson County

Historical Sketch and Roster of the North Carolina 5th Infantry Regiment

Author : John C. Rigdon
Publisher : North Carolina Regimental Hist
ISBN 13 : 9781796981353
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (813 download)

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Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the North Carolina 5th Infantry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by North Carolina Regimental Hist. This book was released on 2019-02-15 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The North Carolina 5th Infantry Regiment State Troops was organized at Halifax, North Carolina, in June and July 1861 with 12 companies A to M. Its companies were recruited in the counties of Cumberland, Gates, Johnston, Graven, Rowan, Betie, Wilson and Caswell.Of the 118 men of company "H" that left home in 1861 only 2 were left to surrender at Appomattox Courthouse in April of 1865. They truly earned the nickname "The Bloody Fifth."The North Carolina 5th was brigaded with the 12th, 20th, and 23rd North Carolina Regiments throughout the war. They served under 3 different Brigadier Generals however, Garland, Iverson, and finally Robert D. Johnston. Gen. Early was their Division Commander throughout the war after First Manassas when they fought under Gen. Longstreet.-Company A - Cumberland County.-Company B - Gates County-Company C - Johnston County-Company D - Craven County and Lenoir County-Company E - Rowan County-Company F - Bertie County-Company G - Wilson County-Company H - Gates County-Company I - Caswell County-Company K - Rowan County