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(Gregg's/Mcgowan's Brigade) Army of Northern Virginia (COLONELS AND COMMANDING OFFICERS) COL. R.G. MILLS DUNOVANT Resigned 5/62 COL. J.L. MILLER Commanded from 12/63 until Killed in Action at Wilderness 5/5/64 (Family) COL. DIXON BARNES Killed in Action Sharpsburg COL. C. JONES SR. Resigned. due to Health 2/63 COL. E.F. BOOKTER Wounded at Gaines Mill, Second Manassas, and Wilderness Killed in Action at Jones Farm 9/30/64 LT. COL. THOS. CLYBURNE Wounded 5/23/64 MAJOR W.H. MCCORKLE Wounded Second Manassas Resigned due to health 9/62 CAPT. R.M. KERR CAPT. J.C. BELL LT. COLONELS: W.H. MCCORKLE, H.C. DAVIS, R.M. KERR, DIXON BARNES, E.F. BOOKTER, T.F.CLYBURN, C. JONES SR., J.L. MILLER MAJORS: W.S. DUNLOP, H.H. KINSLER, E.F. BOOKTER, T.F. CLYBURNE, H.C. DAVIS, C. JONES SR. W.H. MCCORKLE, J.L. MILLER Staff: J.M. Anderson (Chap.) W.H. Bailey (Surg.) C.B. Betts (Chap.) B. Bollmann J.W. Caldwell (Asst. Surg.) R.R. Darwin H.R. Dickson (Chap.) Patrick Doran S.M. Fewell J.M. Fogg W.W. Gaffney (QMSgt) R.W. Gaillard (AQM) C.A. Groning E. Jones W.W. Keith (Asst. Surg.) Boy Lowis (Drum) L.A. Mordecai (Comsy.) J.F. Prioleau (Surg.) J.T. Pulley G. Robinson (Surg.) Boy Stephen (Fifer) E. Turnipseed (Surg.) |
Co | Captain | County | Nickname |
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A | L.W. GRIST | YORK | BONHAM RIFLES |
. | J.T. PARKER | . | . |
. | W.H. MCCORKLE | . | . |
. | W.D. Miller (1Lt.) | . | . |
. | J.A. Watson (1Lt.) | . | . |
. | J.D. Witherspoon (2Lt.) | . | . |
. | N.H. Johnson (Lt.) | . | . |
. | Richard Hare (1Sgt) | . | . |
. | J.J. Thomlinson (1Sgt) | . | . |
B | W.S. DUNLOP | YORK | . |
. | J.L. MILLER | . | . |
. | T.J. Bell (AQM1Lt.) | . | . |
. | M.V. Darwin (1Lt.) | . | . |
. | J.H. Bigham (2Lt.) | . | . |
. | J.R. McKnight (2Lt.) | . | . |
. | B.C. Pressley (2Lt.) | . | . |
. | R.L. Simmons (2Lt.) | . | . |
. | S.C. Sadler (Adj.) | . | . |
. | R.W. Whitesides (1Sgt) | . | . |
C | J.A. HINNANT | FAIRFIELD | . |
. | J.R. THOMAS | . | . |
. | H.C. DAVIS | . | . |
. | J.W. Delleny (1Lt.) | . | . |
. | S.Y. Rosborough (1Lt.) | . | . |
. | J.R. Boyles (2Lt.) | . | . |
. | W.C. Buchanan (Adj.) | . | . |
. | N.C. Robertson (SgtMajor) | . | . |
. | S.W. Broom (OrdSgt.) | . | . |
. | W.W. Entzminger (Hosp.Stew.) | . | . |
D | E.F. BOOKTER | . | . |
. | J.H. KINSLER | . | . |
. | J.C. SMITH | . | . |
. | W.H. Rives (1Lt.) | . | . |
. | M.R. Sharp (1Lt.) | . | . |
. | W.H. Talley (1Lt.) | . | . |
. | N.R. Bookter (2Lt.) | . | . |
. | W.S. Crosby (1Sgt) | . | . |
. | Louis Jacobs (Drum) | . | . |
E | C.F. HINSON | LANCASTER | |
. | T.F. CLYBURNE | . | . |
. | J.B. Blackburne (1Lt.) | . | . |
. | J.B. Blackmon Sr. (1Lt.) | . | . |
. | James Brasington (1Lt.) | . | . |
. | C.C. Welsh (1Lt.) | . | . |
. | J.B. Blackmon Jr. (2Lt.) | . | . |
. | J.R. Faulkinbury (2Lt.) | . | . |
. | W.R. Gardner (2Lt.) | . | . |
. | R.A. Love (1Sgt) | . | . |
F | HAYNE MCMEEKIN | FAIRFIELD | MEANS LIGHT INFANTRY |
. | J.C. BELL | . | . |
. | J.A. Beard (1Lt.) | . | . |
. | J.A. Braid (1Lt.) | . | . |
. | H.H. Chappell (2Lt.) | . | . |
. | D.L. Glenn (2Lt.) | . | . |
. | N.M. Cook (3Lt.) | . | . |
. | Thomas McMeekin (1Sgt) | . | . |
. | W.E. Willingham (1Sgt) | . | . |
G | A.D. GAILLARD | PICKENS | . |
. | JOHN M. MCMOODY | . | . |
. | J.A. Ballenger (1Lt.) | . | . |
. | L.A. Garvin (1Lt.) | . | . |
. | J.R. Hunnicutt (2Lt.) | . | . |
. | N.B. Lusk (2Lt.) | . | . |
. | W.B. White (2Lt.) | . | . |
. | T.B. Burns (1Sgt) | . | . |
. | J.W. Holleman (1Sgt) | . | . |
H | G.E. MCSTEELE | YORK | . |
. | R.M. KERR | . | . |
. | CAD JONES, SR. | . | . |
. | F.A. Erwin (1Lt.) | . | . |
. | Cadwallader Jones Jr. (1Lt.) | . | . |
. | A.M. Black (2Lt.) | . | . |
. | J.A. May(3Lt.) | . | . |
. | W.J. Kimbrell (Ens.) | . | . |
. | J.N. Steele (SgtMajor) | . | . |
. | T.E. Roddy (1Sgt) | . | . |
. | W.L. Roach (Hosp.Stew.) | . | . |
I | N.B. VANLANDINGHAM | LANCASTER | . |
. | DIXON BARNES | . | . |
. | Wm. J. STOVER | . | . |
. | H.W. Campbell (1Lt.) | . | . |
. | J.C. Rallings (1Lt.) | . | . |
. | J.R. Wade (2Lt.) | . | . |
. | J.S. Williamson (2Lt.) | . | . |
. | G.T. Wade (1Sgt) | . | . |
K | J.C. NEVILL | PICKENS | . |
. | J.C. Cobb (1Lt.) | . | . |
. | H.P. Thode (1Lt.) | . | . |
. | C.H. Cherry (2Lt.) | . | . |
. | W.R. Hogsed (2Lt.) | . | . |
. | W.R. White (2Lt.) | . | . |
. | L.B. Johnson (Asst. Surg.) | . | . |
. | Henry Wilhelm (1Sgt) | . | . |
BELL, LOUISE: Rebels in Gray, Soldiers from Pickens District 1861-65, (Co. G and K)* BOYLES, J.R.: Reminiscences of the Civil War, 1890 CALDWELL, J. F. J.: The History of a Brigade of South Carolinians.* LEE, J. Edward: South Carolina in the Civil War, The Confederate Experience in Letters and Diaries, Chapter 5 - Lt. J.A. Watson, Camp Reminiscences, Chapter 6 Wm J. Miller, Experience as a Soldier. U.D.C.:Recollections and Reminiscences 1861-65: Individuals: Greer, G.C. Greer, Twelfth SCV, Vol. 7, page 241, U.D.C. Hagins, R.J. Hagins, Twelfth S.C.V., Vol. 8, page 284, U.D.C. Jones, Willie Jones, Cadwallader Jones Jr., Twelfth SCV, Vol 7, page 11, U.D.C. Logan, B.F. Logan, Twelfth S.C.V., Vol. 8, page 286, U.D.C. Matthews, John, Co F, 12th SCV, Vol. 5, page 425 Miller, Wm. J., Company H, 12th SCV, Vol. 5, page 216 Rawl, O.D., Co C, 12th SCV, Vol. 2, page 542 Roach, T.J. Roach, Company H, Twelfth S.C.V., Vol. 6, page 221, U.D.C. Roach, T.J. Roach, Twelfth S.C.V., Vol. 8, page 275, U.D.C Rosborough, J.A., Co C, 12th SCV, Vol. 5, page 502 Sims, W.R. Sims, Company A, Twelfth, S.C.V., Vol. 6, page 226, U.D.C. Sims, W.R. Sims, Twelfth S.C.V., Vol. 8, page 281, U.D.C. Smith, A.K. Smith, Twelfth S.C.V., Vol. 9, page 542, U.D.C. Steele, Joseph Newton Steele, Twelfth S.C.V. Vol. 9, Page 538, U.D.C. Whiteside, J.B. Whiteside, Company B, Twelfth, S.C.V., Vol. 6, page 222, U.D.C. Rosters and Other: Roster, Palmer Rifles, Twelfth SCV, Vol. 2, page 565 Roster, Co. H, Vol. 6, page 457 History of Company H, Twelfth SCV, Vol. 6, page 452 |
Date | Battle or City | Location | Commanding Officer | Brigade | Divsion | Corps |
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7/61 | Columbia | Lightwood Knot Springs | Col. G.M. Dunovant | . | . | . |
10-61 | Coastal Defense | Edisto Island | Col. G.M. Dunovant | . | . | . |
11/07/61 | Port Royal, S.C. | Fort Beauregard | Col. G.M. Dunovant | . | . | . |
6/27/62 | Gaines Mill | . | Col. Dixon Barnes/W | Gregg's Brigade | Hill's Division | Magruder's Corps |
6/30/62 | Frayser's Farm | . | Col. Dixon Barnes | Gregg's Brigade | Hill's Division | Magruder's Corps |
8/29-8/20-62 | Second Manassas | Railroad Cut | Col. Dixon Barnes\W | Gregg’s Brigade | Hill’s Division | Jackson’s Corps |
9/1/62 | Ox Hill | . | Col. Dixon Barnes | Gregg’s Brigade | Hill’s Division | Jackson’s Corps |
9/17/62 | Sharpsburg | Close of Battle | Col. Dixon Barnes\K | Gregg's Brigade | Hill’s Division | Jackson’s Corps |
. | . | . | Major W.H. McCorkle | . | . | . |
9/20/62 | Shepherdstown | . | Major W.H. McCorkle | Gregg's Brigade | Hill’s Division | Jackson’s Corps |
11/2/62 | Castleman's Ferry | . | Col. Cad Jones | Gregg's Brigade | Hill’s Division | Jackson’s Corps |
12/13/62 | Fredericksburg | Gap in Center | Col. Cad Jones | Gregg's Brigade | Hill’s Division | Jackson’s Corps |
. | . | . | . | Gen M Gregg/K | . | . |
. | . | . | . | Col. D.H. Hamilton | . | . |
. | . | . | . | Col. Abner Perrin | . | . |
5/5/63 | Chancellorsville | Attacking 5/3 | Col. J.L. Miller | Gregg's Brigade | Hill's Division | Jackson's Corps |
. | . | . | . | Col. Abner Perrin | . | . |
. | . | . | . | Col. Samuel McGowan/W | . | . |
. | . | . | . | Col. O.Edwards/K | . | . |
7/1-7/3-63 | Gettysburg | First Day, The Town | Col. J.L. Miller | Gregg's Brigade | Pender's Division | Hill's Corps |
. | . | . | . | Col. Abner Perrin | . | . |
7/14/63 | Falling Waters | . | Col. J.L. Miller | McGowan's Brigade | Wilcox' Division | Hill's Corps |
10/09-10/22-63 | Bristoe Campaign | . | Col. J.L. Miller | McGowan's Brigade | Wilcox' Division | Hill's Corps |
11/12-63 | Mine Run | . | Col. J.L. Miller | McGowan's Brigade | Wilcox' Division | Hill's Corps |
5/5-5/7-64 | Wilderness | . | Col. J.L. Miller (KIA) | McGowan's Brigade Mcgowan/W | Wilcox Division | . |
5/8-5/20-64 | . | . | Major T.F. Clyburn | McGowan's Brigade | Wilcox' Division | Third Corps |
5/8-5/20-64 | Spotsylvania | Bloody Angle | Major T.F. Clyburn | McGowan's Brigade | Wilcox' Division | Third Corps |
5/23-5/26-64 | North Anna | . | Major T.F. Clyburn | Mcgowan’s Brigade | Wilcox' Division | Third Corps |
5/23/64 | Jericho Ford | . | Major T.F. Clyburn/W | Mcgowan’s Brigade | Wilcox' Division | Third Corps |
. | . | . | . | Col. J.N. Brown /C | . | . |
. | . | . | . | Col. I.F. Hunt | . | . |
6/1-6/3-64 | Cold Harbor | . | Capt. R.M. Kerr | Mcgowan’s Brigade | Wilcox' Division | Third Corps |
6/64 | Following Cold Harbor | Conner takes Brigade Command | Capt. R.M. Kerr | James Conner | Wilcox' Division | Third Corps |
7/28/64 | Deep Bottom | . | Capt. R.M. Kerr | Col. I.F. Hunt | Wilcox' Division | Third Corps |
8/16/64 | Fussell's Mill/Deep Bottom Run or Strawberry Plains (8/13-8/20) | . | Capt. R.M. Kerr | Col. I.F. Hunt | Wilcox' Division | Third Corps |
Aug-64 | Petersburg | . | Col. E.F. Bookter | McGowan's Brigade | Wilcox' Division | Third Corps |
. | . | . | Major T.F. Clyburn | Lt. Col. I.F. Hunt | . | . |
. | . | . | Capt. R.M. Kerr | Col. J.N. Brown | . | . |
8/64 | McGowan Returns | Before Ream's Station | Capt. R.M. Kerr | Gen. Samuel McGowan | Wilcox' Division | Third Corps |
8/24/64 | Ream’s Station | . | Capt. R.M. Kerr | Col. I.F. Hunt | Wilcox Divsion | Third Corps |
9/30/64 | Jones Farm (Squirrel Level Road | . | Col. E.G. Bookter /K | McGowan’s Brigade | Wilcox' Division | Third Corps |
. | . | . | Lt. Col. T.F. Clyburn | . | . | . |
10/01/64 | Pegram's Farm | . | Lt. Col. T.F. Clyburn | McGowan’s Brigade | Wilcox' Division | Third Corps |
3/31/65 | Gravelly Run | . | Capt. R.M. Kerr | McGowan’s Brigade | Gracie and McGowan’s Brigades (Wilcox' Division) | Third Corps |
. | . | . | . | Col. J.N. Brown | General Samuel McGowan | . |
4/1/65 | Five Forks | . | Capt. R.M. Kerr | McGowan's Brigade | Wilcox' Division | Third Corps |
4/2/65 | Dinwiddie Courthouse | . | Capt. R.M. Kerr/C | Mcgowan’s Brigade | Wilcox' Division | Third Corps (Heth) reverts to First Corps (Longstreet) |
04/09/65 | Appomattox | . | Capt. J.C. Bell | McGowan's Brigade | Wilcox' Division | Third Corps (Heth) reverts to Frist Corps (Longstreet) |
Death of Lt. Nathan Bookter, Company D, Twelfth South Carolina Infantry | . | Army of Northern Virginia | Henry Campbell Davis Papers | University of South Carolina |
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