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Author | : John C. Rigdon |
Publisher | : Independently Published |
Total Pages | : 244 |
Release | : 2019-01-08 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781793427281 |
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The 18th Regiment, South Carolina Infantry was assembled during the winter of 1861-1862 with men from Laurens County and other counties in the northwestern part of the state. It was mustered into Confederate service for three years in May 1862. After serving in the Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, it was ordered to Virginia. During the war it was assigned to General Evans', Elliott's, and Wallace's Brigade. The 18th lost forty-nine percent of the 230 engaged at Second Manassas and had 3 killed and 39 wounded during the Maryland Campaign. In September, 1863, there were 363 present for duty and at the Petersburg mine explosion, 205 were disabled. This was the scene depicted in the opening scenes of "Cold Mountain." Here you can learn the true men's stories of this battle which has been explored in more than a dozen histories including Richard Slotkin's "No Quarter." The SC 18th sustained many casualties at Sayler's Creek and surrendered 16 officers and 139 men on April 9, 1865 at Appomattox Courthouse in Virginia.The 18th was one of the few units that participated in the siege of the troops around Vicksburg, endured the bombardment of Charleston and the fall of that city, then participated in the final battles leading up to and including the siege of Petersburg. CompaniesCompany A - Union CountyCompany B - Union CountyCompany C - Union CountyCompany D - Pickens and Anderson CountiesCompany E - Edgefield CountyCompany F - Union CountyCompany G - York County - Mountain GuardsCompany H - York County - Catawba Light Infantry Company I - Darlington County - Darlington RiflesCompany K - Broad River Guards
Author | : John C. Rigdon |
Publisher | : Lulu.com |
Total Pages | : 210 |
Release | : 2019-04-11 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0359584144 |
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The South Carolina 19th Infantry Regiment was organized during the winter of 1861-1862. It, along with the 18th was created as the last of the units formed in 1861 and did not participate in the early deployment. The 19th was involved the reorganization of the troops in the spring of 1862. They then moved to Mississippi, then to Kentucky where it saw action at Munfordsville. The 19th served with the Army of Tennessee from Murfreesboro to Atlanta, fought with Hood in Tennessee, and was active in the South Carolina Campaign and the North Carolina operations. The regiment lost 8 killed and 72 wounded at Murfreesboro, and the 10th/19th sustained 236 casualties at Chickamauga and totaled 436 men and 293 arms in December, 1863. During the Atlanta Campaign, July 22-28, the 19th reported 12 killed, 60 wounded, and 25 missing, and there were 9 killed, 34 wounded, and 8 missing at Ezra Church. It surrendered on April 26, 1865, with 76 men.
Author | : John C. Rigdon |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2015-07-24 |
Genre | : North Carolina |
ISBN | : 9781515201823 |
Download Historical Sketch and Roster of the North Carolina 18th Infantry Regiment Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The North Carolina 18th Infantry Regiment, formerly the 8th Volunteers, was organized at Camp Wyatt, near Carolina Beach, North Carolina, in July, 1861. It was mustered into service August 20, 1861, and assigned to the Department of North Carolina. Renamed the 18th Infantry November 14, 1861, it was reassigned to the Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida and stationed at Camp Stephens, midway between Charleston and Savannah. It moved to South Carolina, returned to North Carolina, then in the spring of 1862 proceeded to Virginia. The 18th served in General Branch's and Lane's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. It continued throughout the war in Virginia, surrendering at Appomattox.Companies of the North Carolina 18th Infantry RegimentCompany A (The "German Volunteers") New Hanover, Bladen, and Catawba CountiesCompany B (The "Bladen Light Infantry") Bladen CountyCompany C (The "Columbus Guards No. 3") Columbus CountyCompany D (The "Robeson Rifle Guard") Robeson CountyCompany E (The "Moore's Creek Rifle Guards") New Hanover CountyCompany F (The "Scotch Boys") Richmond CountyCompany G (The "Wilmington Light Infantry") New Hanover CountyCompany H (The "Columbus Guards No. 1") Columbus CountyCompany I (The "Wilmington Rifle Guards") New Hanover CountyCompany K (The "Bladen Guards") Bladen County
Author | : John C. Rigdon |
Publisher | : Lulu.com |
Total Pages | : 268 |
Release | : 2015-07-30 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1329427874 |
Download Historical Sketch and Roster of the South Carolina 2nd Infantry Regiment Rifles Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The South Carolina 2nd Regiment Rifles was organized during the spring of 1862 using the 5th South Carolina Battalion Rifles as its nucleus. It was organized from extra companies initially intended for Orr's Rifles. These companies were organized into a battalion that was officially designated the Fifth South Carolina Infantry Battalion. The unit served in South Carolina, then was ordered to Virginia and assigned to General Jenkins' and Bratton's Brigade. It participated in the Seven Days' Battles and the conflicts at Second Manassas, Sharpsburg, and Fredericksburg. Later the regiment was with Longstreet at Suffolk and D.H. Hill in North Carolina. It moved again with Longstreet but did not take part in the Battle of Chickamauga. The unit was involved in the Knoxville operations, returned to Virginia, and saw action at The Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Cold Harbor. After enduring the hardships of the Petersburg siege south and north of the James River, it ended the war at Appomattox.
Author | : John C Rigdon |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 248 |
Release | : 2020-05-13 |
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Download Historical Sketch And Roster Of The South Carolina 21st Infantry Regiment Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The South Carolina 21st Infantry Regiment was organized in November, 1861, with men from the Pee Dee region of the state. It served for some time in the Charleston area attached to General Hagood's Brigade in the Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. During the spring of 1864 it moved to Virginia and was active at Drewry's Bluff and Cold Harbor. The unit continued the fight in the Petersburg trenches, then took part in the North Carolina operations. CompaniesCompany A - Georgetown CountyCompany B - Darlington County "Wild Rifles"Company C - Chesterfield CountyCompany D - Chesterfield CountyCompany E - Chesterfield CountyCompany F - Marlboro CountyCompany G - Darlington County "William's Guards"Company H - Georgetown CountyCompany I - Marion CountyCompany K - Darlington County
Author | : John C. Rigdon |
Publisher | : Lulu.com |
Total Pages | : 280 |
Release | : 2018-09-07 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 035907443X |
Download Historical Sketch And Roster Of The South Carolina 23rd Infantry Regiment Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The South Carolina 23rd Infantry Regiment [also called Coast Rangers] was assembled at Charleston, South Carolina, in November, 1861. Most of the men were from Horry, Georgetown, Charleston, and Colleton counties. After being stationed in South Carolina, the regiment moved to Virginia and during the war served in General Evans', Elliot's, and Wallace's Brigade.
Author | : John C Rigdon |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 156 |
Release | : 2020-02-22 |
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Download Historical Sketch And Roster Of The South Carolina 1st Infantry Regiment (6 Month's 1861) Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The South Carolina 1st Infantry Regiment (6 Months 1861) may have been formed early in 1861 or previously. In Rivers Account of the Raising of the Troops for State and Confederate Service he has the following statement: The State troops that had been called down to Charleston relieved the militia who had been on duty for four months. These, returning to their homes in the city, began to form new organizations for continued active service.This would have occurred in January of 1861 concurrent with the formation of Gregg's, Butler's and Hagood's First.This regiment was formed from men who had gathered at Charleston from across the state.Company A - (also known as the Richland Rifles) - Richland District (County), Columbia area. Became Company A of the South Carolina 1st Infantry Regiment (Gregg's)Company B - (also known as the Darlington Guards) - Darlington District (County). Became Company B of the South Carolina 1st Infantry Regiment (Gregg's)Company C - (also known as the Edgefield Rifles or Riflemen) - Edgefield District (County). Became Company C of the South Carolina 1st Infantry Regiment (Gregg's)Company D - (also known as the Abbeville Volunteers) - Abbeville District (County). Became Company D of the South Carolina 1st Infantry Regiment (Gregg's)Company E - (also known as the Union Volunteers) - Union District (County). Became Company E of the South Carolina 1st Infantry Regiment (Gregg's)Company F - (also known as the Wee Nee Volunteers and Williamsburg Volunteers) - Williamsburg District (County), Kingstree area. Became Company F of the South Carolina 1st Infantry Regiment (Gregg's)Company G - (also known as William Spires' Company and as the Hamburg Volunteers). Became first Company G of the South Carolina 1st Infantry Regiment (Gregg's)Company HCompany ICompany KCompany LCompany MCompany NCompany O
Author | : John Rigdon |
Publisher | : Lulu.com |
Total Pages | : 430 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : South Carolina |
ISBN | : 1257086472 |
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Author | : John C. Rigdon |
Publisher | : Lulu.com |
Total Pages | : 218 |
Release | : 2019-08-07 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0359839495 |
Download Historical Sketch and Roster of the North Carolina 34th Infantry Regiment Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
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.
Author | : John C Rigdon |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 162 |
Release | : 2020-02-19 |
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Download Historical Sketch And Roster Of The South Carolina 1st Infantry Regiment State Troops Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
There are two units identified as the SC 1st Infantry Regiment State Troops. This unit was formed in January of 1863 and evidently disbanded in 1864 although many of the men probably served throughout the remainder of the war in advance of Sherman's invasion.From Siegler's book, South Carolina's Military Organizations During the War Between the States. The 1st Regiment, South Carolina State Troops was organized in July 1863. It was also known as Roberts's Regiment and did not go into active service until September 4, 1863. The 1st Regiment was not involved in any battle and they served until February 3, 1864.Company A - Captain Thomas H. Russell - Anderson District .; company at Tunnell Hill, Oconee.Company B - Captain Bennett C. Jones Company C - Captain Benjamin Franklin Duncan - Anderson District Company D - Captain Francis W. BurtCompany E - Captain Robert O. Tribble - Greenville District Company F - Captain Robert C. Sharp - Abbeville District Company G - Captain Moses Thomas Fowler - Laurens District Company H - Captains Edward Powell & William A. Beacham - Greenville District Company I - Captain John W. Hearst Company K - Captain Samuel McKittrick