Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 51st Infantry Regiment - Hardcover
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Languages:EnglishPublisher:Lulu.comISBN-13:9781716587153ISBN-10:1716587158UPC:9781716587153Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:Military, Reference, United StatesBook Topic:United States, State & LocalSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.56 inchesWeight:1.09Product ID:SCHBTRAB0R
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.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Lulu.comISBN-13:9781716587153ISBN-10:1716587158UPC:9781716587153Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:Military, Reference, United StatesBook Topic:United States, State & LocalSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.56 inchesWeight:1.09Product ID:SCHBTRAB0R
Rigdon, John C.: - John Rigdon has authored a number of books on the American Civil War and is the manager of the web site, Research OnLine, (www.researchonline.net) the premier site for researching Civil War ancestors in the Civil War. His titles include the Historical Sketch and Roster Volumes (1100 plus titles) and a dozen volumes in the We Fought series focusing on particular battles and commanders. Additionally John works in translation of materials in several languages and maintains the website, www.wordsrus.info. John resides in the foothills of the Appalachians outside Cartersville, GA. where he enjoys gardening and aquaponics. You may reach him at jrigdon@researchonline.net.
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