Historical Sketch and Roster Of The South Carolina Lafayette Artillery
Author | : John C. Rigdon |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2019-10-08 |
ISBN-10 | : 1698560435 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781698560434 |
Rating | : 4/5 (35 Downloads) |
Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster Of The South Carolina Lafayette Artillery written by John C. Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lafayette Light artillery was formed late in 1861 with about 60 officers and men. It was a company of the South Carolina 1st Artillery Regiment although the names do not appear with that unit. It was first stationed at Fort Pickens (Stono), then was assigned to the Dept. of SC, GA, and FL, & was active in the Charleston area and in various locations in South Carolina. During February, 1865, it totaled 81 effectives and in April was attached to C. L. Stevenson's Division, Army of Tennessee.