Chesapeake (Maryland) Artillery- Capt. 2nd South Carolina Cavalry- Col. Matthew C. Butler Colonel and James G. Hodges of the Marion Rifles elected Major. Benjamin Robinson Richmond Fayette Artillery- Capt. The 3rd Virginia was organized at Portsmouth, Virginia, in 1856 with volunteer companies attached to the 7th Regiment Virginia Militia. John Milledge, Jr. 8th Alabama Infantry- Lt. Col. Hilary A. Herbert 62nd Virginia Infantry, Mounted- Col. George H. Smith William P. Moseley Capt. From the 3rd was called the Portsmouth National Light Infantry Greys while the rest of the regiment was put in a state of readiness. 44th Virginia Infantry- Maj. Norval Cobb (w), Capt. 23rd Virginia Infantry- Lt. Col. Simeon T. Walton James G. Harris The remainder of the regiment appear to have been armed with standard flintlocks of which it was stated by one Major Wilson of unknown affiliation "These men are brave, but the inferiority of their arms produces a feeling of insecurity among them".[1]. This however did not proceed as expected when 14 of the first 15 men of the Marion Rifles voted to against the resolution. Amherst (Virginia) Artillery- Capt. 3rd Virginia Cavalry- Col. Thomas H. Owen 4th Virginia Cavalry- Col. William Carter Wickham 5th Virginia Cavalry- Col. Thomas L. Rosser. 53rd North Carolina Infantry- Col. William A. Owens ", On the 29th at the Halifax County Court Day, The Halifax Rifles were organized into ranks designating them the 15th company to be formed from such area. He would later return to service as a private in the 41st Virginia Regiment. "I found the military force of the city, none of which had been called into service to consist of a battalion of volunteers and a few detached companies in all numbering not a great deal over 300 men and the force of the town of Portsmouth to consist of a regiment of volunteers of about the same strength. Company B - Capt. 17325, Download the official NPS app before your next visit. William Booth Taliaferro: A Biography, Martha Arle Sibley College of William & Mary - Arts & Sciences, Reports of Committees: 30th Congress, 1st Session - 48th Congress, 2nd Session (37th Congress, 2nd Session), The War of the Rebellion: a Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies. 22nd Georgia Infantry- Col. Joseph A. Wasden (k), Capt. On October 19, Lt Col. Fletcher H. Archer was detached from the regiment in order to take command of another at Camp Huger. In the open space within, which has been cleared of all debris, the Regimental, and Company roll-calls take place, and squad drills of new recruits are conducted."[9]. Arriving the night of the 29th, they established Camp Pryor on the Curtis Farm outside the city where they suffered thru cold rain since in their hasty departure no time was allotted to gather their tents. The 3rd Regimental Virginia Volunteers was organized with four companies: Portsmouth Riflemen, Captain William James Richardson. Answer to this requisition came on the 5th stating they would receive only 25,000, this being all which could be spared at the time. The 2nd, 3rd and 4th were white regiments, while the 6th was African American. After marching through the streets, Colonel Hodges took the regiment to Norfolk where they made illustrious parade before breakfast. Virginia (Richmond) Battery- Capt. The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLVI, Part 2 (Serial Number 96), page 1268: "Organization of the Infantry and Cavalry of the Army of Northern Virginia, General R. E. Lee, C. S. Army, commanding, February 28, 1865"; This order of battle was based off of inspection . Bruce L. Phillips, 2nd Mississippi Infantry- Col. John M. Stone July 4, 1859- Announced by sunrise salutes of the Portsmouth Light Artillery and from the Pennsylvania, by 8:00 A.M. the regiment was formed. 17th Virginia Cavalry- Col. William H. French Dec 10, 1861, Private Benjamin William Jones of Company I. recounted the disposition of the camp to and unknown friend as follows: "My Dear Friend:We, that is the whole Regiment, are in winter quarters now, good and comfortable log cabins, built by the men, the several Companies each, by itself, all arranged around three sides of a large square, or campus, the quarters of the Regimental officers occupying the fourth side. 8th Georgia Infantry- Col. John R. Towers M. L. Bowie 1st North Carolina Infantry- Lt. Col. Hamilton Allen Brown However, before such orders were carried out the crisis surrounding John Brown subsided. 37th Virginia Infantry- Maj. Henry C. Wood, 1st Louisiana Infantry- Col. Michael Nolan M. G. Bass, 2nd Georgia Infantry- Lt. Col. William T. Harris (k), Maj. William S. Shepherd The harbor of Norfolk and approaches thereto were entirely unprotected against attack from Federal vessels."[5]. He would be replaced by Henry S. Howard, also a newcomer to the regiment. During the brief but spirited fight, Capt. By mid month rumors began to fly concerning the departure of General Pemberton for other locations further south. 15th Georgia Infantry- Col. M. Dudley DuBose The Portsmouth Rifle Company was sent to Pig Point at the mouth of the Nansemond River to construct a defensive battery and train in artillery. Gen. Paul J. Semmes (mw), Col. Goode Bryan, 10th Georgia Infantry- Col. John B. Weems However, after several of the men had indulged and found the dish palatable, supply began to suffer eventually running out. For the chance of striking a blow for my country, I will give up the command of a well drilled regiment. 3rd Virginia Infantry- Col. Joseph Mayo, Jr., Lt. Col. Alexander D. Callcote (k) Under the terms of this law, all men previously enlisted as well as new members would be required to give 3 years service to their respective organizations. Tate John Chilton's letters chronicle his efforts to keep his men safe from smallpox and to maintain awareness of any British troop movements. 8th South Carolina Infantry- Col. John W. Henagan Robert M. Stribling Joe Norcom (w), Lt. Henry A. Though the whole of the regiment would be engaged, three particular companies were highlighted for their extraordinary composure under fire, these being Company D. stationed in the rifle pits forward of the main defensive line, Company E. who though balls were passing overhead conserved their powder for moments when it was assured to have a union man in the sights and Company A. who in neck deep water spent 24 hours fortifying the defenses of the main line and in whole gave three continuous days of service. In the week leading up to departure, the companies drilled every evening so as their form would be of the utmost respect due the event. 4th Company- Capt. William K. Bachman James Reilly, Ashland (Virginia) Artillery- Capt. Meanwhile, Company G. became disaffected with the leadership of Captain Clements and petitioned for his removal which he obliged by resigning. King William (Virginia) Artillery- Capt. 26th Alabama Infantry- Lt. Col. John C. Goodgame, Jeff Davis (Alabama) Artillery- Capt. 2nd Louisiana Infantry- Lt. Col. Ross E. Burke John C. Griffin, Company D (Southampton Greys) Capt. The feeling of idleness was also present within the regiment who described themselves as "being buried at Smithfield" so much so that on the 9th of the month, Colonel Pryor sent a secret dispatch to his friend James M. Mason requesting that he leverage his power as a Virginia congressmen to secure transfer to a more active regiment whatever their present disposition may be. I never will forget the day as long as I live! In Camp, some men assembled nightly for singing while others played cards or similar games and read their bibles. 36th Virginia Battalion- Capt. Thus leaving the regiment in shambles with only four functioning companies. This engagement took place on the 5th and was known as The Battle of Pig Point in which the revenue cutter Harriet Lane laid shell upon the newly constructed battery at Pig Point in effort to assess its strength. On the following day, the National Greys boarded the Steamship Louisiana along with the Captain Lamb's Woodis Riffles of Norfolk en route to Baltimore. He would not for the time being relinquish his duties as colonel and on April 20 a confrontation with Company H under Captain John E. Deans occurred. West, Capt. Samuel R. Johnston, 1195 Baltimore Pike It fought mostly with the Army of Northern Virginia . Lewis (Virginia) Artillery- Capt. Work Marmaduke Johnson, Maj. William J. Pegram, Capt. Henry S. Howard, Company H (Portsmouth National Greys) Capt. The whole of the Norfolk Force was then employed in removal of such supplies with 1,300 barrels placed on board a vessel bound for Richmond and 1,500 placed outside of the range of federal artillery within the area. Louisiana Guard Artillery- Capt. According to accounts, the delegation came by steamboat and presented the gift to the regiment along the shores of the James River. These additional companies were as follows: Dismal Swamp Rangers under Captain James C. Choate, Portsmouth Light Artillery under Captain Virginius O. Cassell. Charles W. Fry, 1st Maryland Infantry Battalion (2nd MD Infantry, CSA)- Lt. Col. James R. Herbert (w), Maj. William W. Goldsborough (w), Capt. Brides Cavalry received transfer to the 5th Virginia Cavalry. For this purpose on the 9th, Captain West requested 5000 feet of lumber, 4 kegs of nails, 8 sets of door hinges as well as window sashes for their cabins as well as to construct and extra ward on the encampments hospital quarters. Upon their acceptance into the CSA, The 3rd Virginia shed its familiar and unique company designations in favor of the simple alphabetic designation system which is still in use today. 6th Alabama Infantry- Col. James N. Lightfoot (w), Capt. In the early morning hours of the 19th, Major General William Booth Taliaferro, under orders from Governor John Letcher arrived in the City of Norfolk and established his headquarters at the Atlantic Hotel on Main Street. Soldiers: View Battle Unit's Soldiers . Jackson's (Virginia) Battery- Capt. Hugh M. Ross Organization edit [1] 5th Virginia Cavalry- Col. Thomas L. Rosser, 4th North Carolina Cavalry- Col. Dennis D. Ferebee As such, many a man found themselves doing doubled guard duty or at times facing sterner punishment for breach of military order.[1]. No country yet like old Virginia." Finally on Monday, February 22, the events for which they traveled commenced. Following this event, at about 9:00 that evening they gathered at the Masonic Hall for a celebratory feast which was enjoyed by all 80 of her ranks. Protecting border counties against guerrillas from Phillippi to Suttonville, W. Va. attached to Army of West Virginia. I can't say enough in their praise, they behaved like soldiers who fought from principle alone." Although the sun had not yet risen, local militia commanders from within the city, as well as neighboring Portsmouth wasted no time in seeking to report their numbers and condition as well as procure any orders which were handed down by the governor. Rockbridge (Virginia) Artillery- Capt. Company C - Capt. 14th Louisiana Infantry- Lt. Col. David Zable As such, the 3rd Virginia usurer in the tenure of perhaps their best known commander, Colonel Roger Atkinson Pryor. Gen. William Barksdale (mw/c), Col. Benjamin G. Humphreys, 13th Mississippi Infantry- Col. John W. Carter (k) James W. Wyatt Benjamin H. Smith, Jr. 2nd Virginia Cavalry- Col. Thomas T. Munford George Ward Brooks (South Carolina) Artillery- Lt. S. C. Gilbert The early months brought with them a mild winter with little snowfall and perhaps nothing else. This page was last edited on 25 April 2023, at 17:40. On the 5th, Company K was dispatched to Fort Boykin for duty where they would remain through late November. At Smithfield, brandy & whisky were readily available and though strict orders were given to the townsmen that such libations should not be sold to the men, they found their way yet into camp. The month began with the addition of a new company as on December 3 the Halifax Rifles were officially attached to the regiment as Company L. As such, On the following day the men boarded the Steamer Northampton at Richmond en route to the James River and Camp Pemberton. 33rd North Carolina Infantry- Col. Clark M. Avery These detachments may have been made in response to correspondence April 30 between General Gwynn and Adjutant General R.S. William A. Tanner Virginia Regimental History Series: 3rd Virginia Infantry, Lee A. Wallace. On June 22, 1813, under Captain Arthur Emerson, this unit was stationed at Carney Island and conspicuous in the defeat of the British who attempted to capture Norfolk & Portsmouth. The year ended in an uneventful manner under what were perhaps the best quarters the company would occupy over the next four years of the war and I am assured that many a man reminisced of the peaceful days along the James in the winter of 1861. 14th Alabama Infantry- Col. Lucius Pinckard (w/c), Lt. Col. James A. Broome, Brig. 7th Louisiana Infantry- Col. Davidson B. Penn The regiment was organized as part of the Virginia Volunteers in 1881 as the 3rd Regiment of Infantry in central Virginia. Confederate Regiments & Batteries * Virginia. The Confederates in turn used this opportunity to construct defensive positions along their side of the river and bring up reinforcements which swelled their numbers and brought forth re-organization. Virginia Partisan Rangers- Capt. John C. Carpenter It fought mostly with the Army of Northern Virginia. John Chilton's diary and several of his letters are in the manuscript collection of the Virginia Historical Society. [1], As a new month dawned, rumors began to fly about a perceived attack which was to be orchestrated against Norfolk. Colonel Pryor then requested that all who desire this outcome please step forward and with exception of four men all did so. Hood (w), Brig. They would later become the first company to see action in operations against federal ship U.S.S. Alexander C. Latham Military Secretary, Acting Asst. Richard C. M. Page The following is an excerpt from that letter: "In my present situation, I foresee no possible chance of meeting the enemy. George V. Moody In fact in 1850, it received the designation of "Oldest Volunteer Company in the State of Virginia". 14th Tennessee Infantry- Capt. British forces on Long Island were plainly visible to Chilton and his men. The strength of this line was further fortified by the falling of trees and erection of various dams in the preceding days which produced 2 to 3 foot deep ponds forward of the line. 38th Virginia Infantry- Col. Edward C. Edmonds (k), Lt. Col. Powhatan B. Whittle (w) 3rd Infantry Regiment was organized at Portsmouth, Virginia, in 1856 with volunteer companies attached to the 7th Regiment Virginia Militia. 5,326 men served in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 6th Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiments, which were mustered in response to the declaration of war. Wallace, Lee A. During this time, his thoughts often turned toward home. On September 11, Captain Alonzo B. Jordan of Company B resigned his position due to illness and was replaced by the company adjutant John W. H. Wrenn. 30th North Carolina Infantry- Col. Francis M. Parker (w), Maj. W. W. Sillers, Col. Edward A. O'Neal 3rd South Carolina Infantry Battalion- Lt. Col. William G. Rice, Brig. 11th Virginia Cavalry- Col. Lunsford L. Lomax, 2nd North Carolina Cavalry- Lt. Col. William Payne (c), Capt. Overview: "Compendium of the War of the Rebellion" by Frederick H. Dyer contains no history for this unit. [1], The month came to a close with the temporary detachment of two of the regiments companies. Prior to his commission, Walton of North Carolina nativity was employed as a civil engineer working on the Erie Canal before removal to Portsmouth, Virginia in 1853. "You will wonder what is become of the great Army of Americans you have been told we had I really can't tell. 9th Georgia Infantry- Lt. Col. John C. Mounger (k), Maj. William M. Jones, Capt. On May 23, 1863, it was converted to a mounted infantry by Brigadier General William W. Averell. Basil C. Manly John E. Deans, Company I (Surry Light Artillery) Capt. After ceremonial preliminaries by Adjutant Frank M. Ironmonger, Colonel Hodges took command and marched the regiment through the towns principal streets to the Middle Street Presbyterian Church. 52nd Virginia Infantry- Lt. Col. James H. Skinner, Col. Isaac E. Avery (mw), Col. Archibald C. Godwin, 6th North Carolina Infantry- Maj. Samuel D. McD. A Centennial History of . 49th Georgia Infantry- Col. Samuel T. Player, Brig. [5], On April 28, a member of the Newton Marion Rifles was arrested for expressing "treasonable & seditious" pro union sentiments. 21st Mississippi Infantry- Col. Benjamin G. Humphreys, Brig. Chief Quartermaster: Lt. Col. James L. Corley As such on April 2, Assistant Adjutant General Henry Bryan relayed orders to General Colston as follows: "General Magruder directs me to request you to send the steamer Allison, with any other transportation you may have, to Grove's Wharf as speedily as possible, to convey back to you the two regiments under Col. R. A. Pryor. Virginia 3rd Infantry Regiment. In a letter dtd. Marcellus M. Moorman, 18th Virginia Cavalry- Col. George W. Imboden) Aide de camp, Asst. There was also one particular item which though prohibited found its way into the camp through extraordinary means. [1], The month ended with another shakeup in the command structure as General Walter Gwynn resigned his command of the Norfolk Area, taking a position with the North Carolina Volunteers, commanding outer coastal defense. Battles, 5th Louisiana Infantry- Maj. Alexander Hart (w), Capt. James A. Hopkins Jeff Davis Legion (Mississippi)- Col. Joseph F. Waring By Christmas Eve, the rumors were substantiated as Raleigh Edward Colston was appointed his replacement. 1st Richmond Howitzers- Capt. 18th Georgia Infantry- Lieut. Though the official order was not penned until April 26,[7] Taliaferro reported having received such by the 21st and relinquished his command to Major General Walter Gwynn on the 22nd, returning to Richmond. Hart's (South Carolina) Battery- Capt. 5th Texas Infantry- Col. Robert M. Powell (w/c), Lt. Col. King Bryan (w), Maj. Jefferson C. Rogers, Brig. October 19, 1857- Parade and Election. Captain Deans had been authorized in February to organize a battalion of Portsmouth Volunteers which had not materialized and with the expiration of their enlistment the men of Company H stacked their arms with most of the men reenlisting in other commands. On April 17, 1861, the Virginia state legislature by a vote of 8855, passed the ordinance of secession which would be remanded to a vote of the people the following month. What Washington needed most was more soldiers. 16th Georgia Infantry- Col. Goode Bryan Richard P. Clements, Company H (National Light Infantry Greys) Capt. From correspondence between Robert E. Lee and Capt. 8th Florida Infantry- Lt. Col. William Baya, 12th Mississippi Infantry- Col. Walter H. Taylor 17th Mississippi Infantry- Col. William D. Holder (w), Lt. Col. John C. Fiser (w) 11th Alabama Infantry- Col. John C. C. Sanders (w), Lt. Col. George E. Tayloe There were also those rations which nature provided in the form of wild game which led to interesting circumstances surrounding the introduction racoon meat by men of the Company H. This led some to declare they would not partake of such even in the smallest form for the sum of $1.00. When Lieutenant James Dongan protested the treatment of the company he too was confined to the jailhouse. Private Benjamin William Jones of Company I in another letter dated February 10 put it as follows: "matters seem shaping themselves for active operations, and the spring campaign is expected to, open early. The Union Guard however was not among them having been inactive for some time and forthwith being disbanded by years end. The carrying out of this sentence was effected in early July during parade of the Greys per the governors orders. James V. Brooke, Danville (Virginia) Artillery- Capt. Matthew R. Hall The 3rd Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment raised in Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. 7th Virginia Infantry- Col. Waller T. Patton (mw), Lt. Col. Charles C. Flowerree A few days following these events on the 24th, William L. Watkins and his delegation on behalf of the ladies of Petersburg presented the regiment with a blue silk state flag in appreciation of their efforts. Please contact us using the Contact button in the menu at the top of the screen. On the 28th Captain John C. Griffin of Company C submitted his resignation due to illness and was replaced by Captain Henry E. Orgain, a newcomer to the regiment. The 3rd Virginia took part, advancing under orders from Washington himself. A Guide to Virginia Military Organizations, 1861-1865. 7th South Carolina Infantry- Col. D. Wyatt Aiken Virginia (Staunton) Battery- Capt. 33rd Virginia Infantry- Capt. 24th Georgia Infantry- Col. Robert McMillin Joseph G. Blount, Maj. Gen. John B. William H. Hood, Company E (Cockade Rifles) Capt. Brides Cavalry/Light Guard, On June 22, Colonel Pryor made known his frustration to Richmond Authorities about the scattered nature of his regiment. Joseph V. Scott, Company F (Nansemond Rangers) Capt. Norfolk Blues Light Artillery (Virginia)- Capt. Their first request was dismissed, however upon submitting a second they received the news they had sought and on the 21st left the naval yard. About sunrise the following morning, the regiment parted ways with the Portsmouth National Light Infantry Greys, Old Dominion Guard & Portsmouth Rifles reporting to the Gosport (Norfolk) Naval Yard for the purpose of salvaging munitions, ships & supplies abandoned when federal troops in a hasty retreat set the yard ablaze. Jul 1, 1858- By springtime 1858 Captain John E. Deans who apparently replaced P. H. Daughtrey upon his election to Major as commander of the Portsmouth National Light Infantry Greys was brought before brigade court martial with the charges being disobedience to orders, sedition and contempt, and disrespecting the commanding officer of the regiment. Colonel Pryor would later rescind these intentions after witnessing the company's proficiency at the artillery range in which they scored direct hits on all four of their targets. Phillips' (Georgia) Legion Infantry- Lt. Col. Elihu S. Barclay, Battery A, 1st North Carolina Artillery- Capt. Green 57th North Carolina Infantry- Col. Archibald C. Godwin, 13th Georgia Infantry- Col. James L. Smith Old Dominion Guard, Captain Edward Kearns. 783. It was later discovered that the means by which the spirits were smuggled included hollowed out yams and even musket barrels. James Breathed 35th Georgia Infantry- Col. Bolling H. Holt The following excerpt from said orders best illustrates the general disposition of the orders: "It is not intended that you shall cross the river until you have positive evidence that a demonstration is being made against General Magruder. 53rd Georgia Infantry- Col. James P. Simms, Brig. 9th Alabama Infantry- Capt. Mrs Sara Pryor, the wife of Colonel Pryor paints a vivid portrait of the events: "an interesting picture of my colonel as he stood with his long hair waving in the stiff breeze listening to the brave things the dear women's spokesman said of their devotion to him and to their country. Chief of Artillery: Brig. James F. Hart Thomas Pannill, Company F (Nansemond Rangers) Capt. Jan 8, 1858- 3rd Virginia in full force participated in target firing drills. The 3rd Regiment of Infantry mustered into federal service between 13 and 26 May 1898 at Richmond, Virignia as the 3rd Virginia Volunteer Infantry and mustered out of federal service there on 5 . Asher W. Garber, 32nd North Carolina Infantry- Col. Edmund C. Brabble 4th Virginia Infantry- Maj. William Terry July 4, 1860- At 5 A.M. the 3rd assembled for their annual observance of the Fourth of July. 3rd Regiment, Virginia State Line (Cavalry and Infantry) (Confederate) Contents 1 Brief History 2 Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin 3 Other Sources 4 References Brief History The 3rd Regiment, Virginia State Line was organized in 1862 and was composed of cavalry and infantry. The remainder were all stationed at separate points along the peninsula as follows:[1], Hoffler Creek- Portsmouth Light Artillery, Sewell's Point- St. This only heightened Colonel Page's frustrations as he had neither a commissary or quartermaster officer at the time and as such the duty of procuring supplies of wood and forage fell upon himself within thin ranks. July 4, 1857- Dismal Swamp Rangers presented a Blue Silk Flag by the ladies of Deep Creek. McClellan whose maps led him to mistakenly believe the Warwick River flowed only parallel to the James River was met with surprise when it was discovered to instead continue northeast providing a rather astute defensive barrier. It entered Confederate service during July . Samuel H. Saunders 28th Virginia Infantry- Col. Robert C. Allen (k), Lt. Col. William Watts 20th North Carolina Infantry- Lt. Col. Nelson Slough (w), Capt. Gen. Alfred M. Scales, Lt. Col. George T. Gordon, Col. W. Lee. As the month turned, reports of the unseasonable departure reached General Lee who on March 31 dispatched a letter to Magruder addressing the troop shortage created in the Department of Norfolk by the premature movement. William H. Johnston, 4th Georgia Infantry- Lt. Col. David R. E. Winn (k), Maj. William H. Willis In the cold sleet and snow the 25 militia and military organizations in attendance were divided into battalions with the 390 men of the 3rd almost constituting one whole battalion itself this being designated the 2nd Battalion. MAIL: PO Box 7311, Richmond, Virginia 23221. The 3rd Virginia Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment raised in Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. 50th Georgia Infantry- Lt. Col. Francis Kearse (mw), Maj. Peter A.S. McClashan (FS Library book 975.5 M2vr, Volume 29.) 4th Texas Infantry- Col. John C. G. Key (w), Maj. John P. Bane The fighting soon ended, and the Americans successfully prevented the British from moving up the hill in what became known as the battle of Harlem Heights. Branch (North Carolina) Artillery- Capt. Gettysburg, William M. Hadden Colonel Fletcher H. Archer followed by Major James Mayo Jr. With these changes in place, General Gwynn then sent requisition for approximately 100,000 rounds of musket ammunition, of which they had none. The three regiments consisted of four companies from the 1st Regiment Infantry, eight companies from the 2nd Regiment Infantry, nine companies from the 3rd Regiment Infantry, eight companies from the 4th Regiment Infantry, two companies of the 3rd Battalion Infantry, and two companies of the 4th Battalion Infantry. It entered Confederate service during July . Pryor was given command of all forces at Camp Huger. At the turn of the month, The Virginia Artillery, Portsmouth Rifles & Old Dominion Guard were transferred to the 9th Virginia Regiment. Hugh R. Garden It would appear as well that the 3rd Virginia is still part of Colston's Brigade, or at least Colston thinks it is. George Hillyer 59th Georgia Infantry- Col. William "Jack" Brown (w/c), Capt. On the eve of Secession, April 16, 1861, the 3rd Regiment of Virginia Volunteers was composed of the following companies. Jul 8. Virginia responded by sending the 3rd Virginia Infantry, the Old Dominion's first contribution of regulars to Washington's army. As the month came to a close, it was marked by training of the Surry Light Artillery (Company I). Living History - Battle Reenactments - School Demonstrations 8th Virginia Infantry- Col. Eppa Hunton (w) 18th Virginia Infantry- Lt. Col. Henry A. Carrington 19th Virginia Infantry- Col. Henry Gantt (w), Lt. Col. John T. Ellis (mw) . Third in charge, Major William C. Wingfield was also removed from his position. Madison (Mississippi) Light Artillery- Capt. Judge Advocate General: Maj. Henry E. Young William B. Thomas W. Ruffin, Company K (James River Artillery) Capt. 43rd North Carolina Infantry- Col. Thomas S. Kenan (w/c), Lt. Col. William G. Lewis The 3d U.S. Infantry, traditionally known as "The Old Guard," is the oldest active-duty infantry unit in the Army, serving our nation since 1784. 1st South Carolina Rifles- Capt. [4] They then preceded to march through the town's main thoroughfares in a show of strengthen before retiring for the evening with exception of the Portsmouth Artillery which in order to bolster their two brass 6 pound cannons secured several light artillery pieces from a revenue cutter within the harbor.
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