Robert A. The regiment lost 36 casualties. When he
24th Virginia Infantry Regiment Colonel William R. Terry (wounded July 3) Major Joseph A. Hambrick (wounded July 3) Captain William N. Bentley Dearing's 38th Virginia Light Artillery Battalion ( monument) Major James Dearing strength: 420 men, 18 guns casualties: 9 killed, 16 wounded, 4 missing, 29 total Blount's (Virginia) Battery ( marker) swale, which allowed the men to move in a northeasterly direction without
Its members were from Petersburg, Richmond, Hicksford, and Norfolk. for several hours. Virginia 24th Infantry, Company F mustered out at Virginia. about
Kempers Brigade was the right flank brigade of Picketts Charge and suffered heavy casualties not only from Union defenders in their frontbut also from the Vermont Brigade which swung out from the Union line and attacked their flank after they crossed Emmitsburg Road. the confusion of battle, Kemper's men had drifted to the left. The entire brigade suffered more than a
However, the
1865, and released from the prison at Point Lookout, Maryland on June 22. fall. Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Sanders was promoted to colonel and Captain Joseph N. Chandler of Company A was promoted to major. There it joined the Department of North Carolina. Advanced soon afterwards along Wheatfield Road struck the Union line near the Loop and joined Kershaws Brigade in driving the Union forces through the Wheatfield to the base of Little Round Top. There was no cheering, only a resolute determination to take the enemy
Continuing forward, Capt. addition to the artillery fire, the sun took its toll on the troops. Many were lost at Sayler's Creek with no officers and 22 men surrendered on April 9, 1865. It sustained 36 casualties at Fredericksburg, reported 14 killed and 73 wounded at Chancellorsville, and of the 303 at Gettysburg, 17 percent were disabled. the bottom of the swale, the 24th Virginia and the rest of Pickett's division
Coffee, of a sort, was made from parched wheat, rye or sometimes rice. It served under Early at First Manassas, then was assigned to Early's, Kemper's, and W.R. Terry's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. (b. Sept. 14, 1839-d. Feb. 6, 1904) enlisted Co. H on June 5, 1861 at Lynchburg, in Charleston Hospital Sept. 13, 1861-Jan. 9 1862 with rheumatism and Chimborazo, July 3, 1862, with typhoid fever, wounded at Seven Pines, elected 1st Corp. May 10, 1862, captured at Gettysburg ( Co. H, 24th Va. was in Kemper's Brigade in . Clear
Many were lost at Sayler's Creek in the war's final weeks. The dapper general had formed his division in. Reenlisted January 31st, 1864. throughout the war, participating in a numbrer of battles, including First Manassas, the Seven Day's Battles, Antietam, Fredericksburg, . at Pitzerss Run, the troops turned eastward. and sustained 9 killed and 62 wounded at Chancellorsville. for
and had about forty percent of the 395 engaged at Gettysburg . Kershaw would start the battle at dawn in a dense fog. heartbroken Gen. Pickett mingled among the survivors of his division. from the Virginia highlands continued to close ranks around their colorbearer,
Around
of
wound from the splinters of an apple tree struck by a Union shell. In the forenoon formed line in the field east of the woods with right flank near Spanglers Barn. The 24th Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment raised in Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. Confederate HeadquartersLongstreets FirstCorpsMcLawss Division. Confederate Regiments & Batteries *Georgia. fence at Spangler's lane and then reformed the line. The
This tactical
Hall's brigades. Under a blazing sun, the
With the help of Col. Carrington. Listed below are the specific higher command assignments of the regiment. And
Ordered to the front about 6 P. M. and advanced soon afterward along Wheatfield Road flanked the Union forces assailing the Loop and aided the Confederates thereby relieved in forcing them back through the Wheatfield to the foot of Little Round Top. Kemper that he was "to dress on Garnett and take the red barn for . He lived in Giles County Va. in the area now called Pembroke. battalion was stationed on the crest of Seminary Ridge. Four hundred yards
It served under Early at First Manassas, then was assigned to Early's, Kemper's, and W R Terry's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. "24th
Later in the day the Brigade changed front to the right, facing east, and supported D. H. Hills Division and George T. Andersons Brigade in resisting the advance of Richardsons Division. For the next two days, the Virginians guarded the roads while Lee's army, At
The 24th Virginia was assembled in June, 1861, with men from Floyd, Franklin, Carroll, Giles, Patrick, Pulaski, Mercer, and Henry Counties. Colonel Joseph
A choke point at the bridge over Cedar Creek threw the army into disorder. Ordered to the front about 6 P. M. and advanced soon afterward along Wheatfield Road flanked the Union forces assailing the Loop and aided the Confederates thereby relieved in forcing them back through the Wheatfield to the foot of Little Round Top. right flank. The brigade enjoyed three days of rest before moving to
artilleryists hit with increasing frequency. maneuvre was designed to prevent Stannard's men from infiltrating the rear of
July 2. Solomon Wood enlisted in Company E at Newbern on March 14, 1862. 12th Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Confederate) Was organized at Norfolk, Virginia, in May, 1861, using the 4th Battalion Virginia Volunteers as its nucleus. Brigadier General William T. Wofford commanded the brigade at Gettysburg. Northern counterattack swept the men back across the stone wall. everything ready, Pickett dispatched Capt. The regiment had 138 casualties during the Seven Days' Battles and lost forty-two percent of the 150 in the Maryland Campaign and more than forty-five percent of the 328 engaged at Gettysburg. Army of Northern Virginia We try as authentically as possible to give people a glimpse into life during the American Civil War through living history displays, public talks & battle re-enactments. County. Following his wounding at Chancellorsville, Landrum never returned to service. In addition
backing across the field, the men from the Virginia highlands continued to
rested
On
Source: "24th Regiment, Virginia Infantry" entry, National Park Service's Battle Units database, https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-battle-units-detail.htm?battleUnitCode=CVA0024RI. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with From the monument to Kemper's Brigade on the Gettysburg battlefield: July 2. Arrived at 4 P. M. and formed line 500 yards west of here ordered to the front about 6 o'clock. He was admitted to Chimbarazo Hospital with "At
Major Joseph Chandler was elected lieutenant colonel. It lost 4 killed, 61 wounded, and 14 missing at Frayser's Farm, had 8 wounded at Fredericksburg, and had about forty percent of the 395 engaged at Gettysburg disabled. The men were from Petersburg and the counties of Southampton, Sussex, Prince George, Surry, and Nansemond. Laundrum [or Landrum] and Solomon Wood. By
In line here all day. He was also admitted to Chimborazo with typhus on January 11, 1863, to names of Civil War units. Mayo of the 3rd Virginia and Capt. . I
It served under Early at First Manassas, then was assigned to Early's, Kemper's, and W R Terry's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction . Finally, in December 1864, the unit returned to the Army of Northern Virginia, serving in that army for the remainder of the war. twenty-three miles through suffocating dust. The enemy in force (Stannard's
Pickett's division was butchered at Gettysburg. to, be
The regiment
The Virginians remained in the
5:00 P. M. on July 13, the brigade headed for Martinsburg, W. Va. Two days. battery located on Little Round Top. July 4. At approximately 3:00 P. M., the Confederate artillery
twenty-three miles through suffocating dust. The regiment suffered heavy casualties during a fight with the "Iron Brigade"'s 24th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment (which suffered the second most casualties of any Union regiment at Gettysburgonly the 1st Minnesota suffered more), losing Burgwyn, the lieutenant colonel, and 588 men out of a strength of 800, but forced the 24th into a on Cemetery Ridge. 3 tour map). introducing citations to additional sources, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=24th_Georgia_Infantry_Regiment&oldid=1025542681, Sep 30, 1861 - Attached, Coast Defense, Department of North Carolina, Apr 30, 1862 - Cobb's Brigade, McLaws' Division, Right of Position, Army of Northern Virginia, May 21, 1862 - Cobb's Brigade, Third Division, Army of Northern Virginia, Jul 21, 1862 - Second Brigade, McLaws' Division, Longstreet's Corps, Army of Northern Virginia, Sep 20, 1862 - Cobb's Brigade, McLaws' Division, Longstreet's Corps, Army of Northern Virginia, Dec 10, 1862 - Cobb's Brigade, McLaws' Division, First Corps, Army of Northern Virginia, May 1, 1863 - Wofford's Brigade, McLaws' Division, First Corps, Army of Northern Virginia, Oct 01, 1863 - Wofford's Brigade, McLaws' Division, Longstreet's Corps, Army of Tennessee, Dec 01, 1863 - Wofford's Brigade, McLaws' Division, Department of East Tennessee, May 1, 1864 - Wofford's Brigade, Kershaw's Division, First Corps, Army of Northern Virginia, Oct 01, 1864 - Wofford's Brigade, Kershaw's Division, Second Corps, Army of the Valley District, Dec 31, 1864 - Wofford's Brigade, Kershaw's Division, First Corps, Army of Northern Virginia, Apr 01, 1865 - DuBose's Brigade, Kershaw's Division, First Corps, Army of Northern Virginia, Engagement, Lee's Mills, Burnt Chimneys, Dam No. It served under Early at First Manassas , then was assigned to Early's, Kemper's, and W.R. Terry's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. from wagon trains and prepared for the following day's battle. The
The mountaineers stormed over the wall, causing
The 24th Virginia Infantry Regiment organized at Lynchburg, Virginia with men from Floyd, Franklin, Carroll, Giles, Pulaski, Mercer, and Henry Counties under the command of Colonel Jubal A. Copyright 2023 Fold3 by Ancestry. The photo looks west from the road, Army of Northern VirginiaLongstreets Corps McLaws DivisionWoffords Brigade16th 18th 24th Regiments Cobbs and Phillips Legions Georgia Infantry. Farther down the creek, troops quenched. He was again admitted to Chimborazo on May 17, 1864. 3:30 A. M. on July 3, the Virginians had broken camp and were headed down the
HDQRS. He probably fell between the Emittsburg Road and the center of the Hall-Harrow Line. The ultimate victory which they had hoped for in 1863
They reformed briefly at Fishers Hill, then continued their retreat up the Valley. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. 1:40 P. M ., Col . assignment. The 24th VA was the right-most regiment of the brigade. addition to being blasted by artillery, the 24th Virginia came under
05 May 1862. In the summer of 1863, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee launched his second invasion of the . (May, 1863). The 27th Virginia Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment raised in Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. Colonel Christopher C. Sanders took command of the brigade as senior colonel. Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. All withdrew late in the afternoon. By evening Kemper's men had reached Monterey on top of South Mountain. two
in the open field behind the Confederate artillery, the 24th Virginia
Categories: Battle of Gettysburg | Battle of Fredericksburg | Virginia, United States Civil War | Confederate Army Regiments, United States Civil War. he was promoted to sergeant. of the previous days battle. is a small excerpt of an article written by Colonel Joseph Mayo, for the
In
their
By early, afternoon
After
Richmond Times Dispatch Dec.13,1914 He was a survior of that dreaded day at
behind Dearing's men, Kemper alligned his brigade from left to right as
To fry it would have caused it to shrink too much. marched to the Rapidan River and halted near Martain Run. lastly, the sight of the impetuous Kemper,as rising in his stirrups and
The 24th Virginia Infantry Records were acquired by Special Collections and University Archives in July 1990. brigade to "Old Buck" Terry. During
On September 1, 1864, General George Stannard's Vermont brigade, which
24th Virginia Infantry Records 1863 . It fought mostly with the Army of Northern Virginia. John R. Hudson enlisted in Company E at Lynchburg, Virginia on May 27, 1861. At the close of the cannonade advanced and took part in Longstreets assault upon the Union position in the vicinity ofthe Angle. to regroup the troops. This move was concealed from the enemy by a ravine, or
This page was last modified 22:41, 1 July 2021. The 24th Virginia Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment raised in southwestern Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. two
Confederate Army Regiments, United States Civil War, National Park Service Soldiers and Sailors Database. Under a broiling sun, the
The 24th's Action "At 2:00 A.M. on July 2, the 24th Virginia and Pickett's division proceeded eastward on the Chambersburg Pike toward Gettysburg. At
objective point." They Were three miles west of Gettysburg,
sent him to stop the movement to the left. Major James Dearing's
volleys into the ranks, In
Brigadier General James L. Kemper commanded the brigade at the Battle of Gettysburg. two
heights.Within a few steps of the stone fence, while in the act of shaking
20, 1863. regiment in Kemper's brigade suffered such frightful casualties. head
The 24th Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment raised in Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. July 2 closed, the Virginians sensed that tomorrow would bring their entry into
The unit remained there until early in 1862. the combat. Howard Inc. Virginia Regimental History Series, 1st edition 1987), List of West Virginia Civil War Confederate units, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=24th_Virginia_Infantry_Regiment&oldid=1126802501, Units and formations of the Confederate States Army from Virginia, Military units and formations established in 1861, Military units and formations disestablished in 1865, Wikipedia articles incorporating text from public domain works of the United States Government, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 11 December 2022, at 09:06. This unsupported flank
Of these, the 24th Virginia lost 18
As
Virginians reached Chaffin's Farm, south of the city. Remaining
At midnight began march to Hagerstown. Brigadier General Wofford was on leave, having been twice wounded in the spring fighting. He
Soldiers
Virginia Infantry's Action at Gettysburg.". The field officers were Colonels John Echols, . 2:00 A.M. on July 2, the 24th Virginia and Pickett's division proceeded
J. Arrived about sunset and bivouacked on the western border of Spangler's Woods. Cashtown Road for Gettysburg. Colonel
Assailed there by a strong body of fresh troops and receiving at the same moment an order to withdraw the Brigade fell back at sunset to the grove west of the Wheatfield. Lee, who had ridden out to greet his men, spotted Kemper. were
Virginia. unsupported Virginians could not maintain their advantage. The 24th Infantry Regiment fought in the difficult campaigns of the Army of Northern Virginia from the Seven Days Battles to Gettysburg, then moved to Georgia with Longstreet. 11:00 A. M., Kemper's brigade formed line of battle behind the crest, of
Articles incorporating text from public domain works of the United States Government, Articles incorporating text from Wikipedia, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Army. Passing through Louisa. A
Lt. the left flank." division for its, work
After a twenty-minute rest stop at Pitzerss Run,
The documents also include certificates of disability for R. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], The 24th was not engaged at Chickamauga, but did see action in the Knoxville Campaign. My step-grandfather, Thomas Ratcliff {Ratliff}, served in the 24th until November of 1862 as a private. Needless to say,
Units 12th through 19th. The others supported artillery on Peach Orchard Ridge. parties interring the dead of the previous days battle. to
The Battle of Williamsburg. Giles County contributed the New River Rifles to the 24th Virginia as Company F, and Eggleston was elected captain. At
A
(394811.1N 771521.9W), Marker for Woffords Brigade across Emmitsburg Road from the Peach Orchard. 11:00 A. M., Kemper's brigade formed line of battle behind the crest of a ridge
He was wounded slightly at Second Manassas and again at Gettysburg. at 1:00 P. M., the Confederate artillery commenced shelling the enemy position
The regiment lost 4 men killed, 39 wounded, and 2 missing. Creator Confederate States of America. the 24th Virginia. Several men
General Garnett, and congratulating him on being able to be with his men. march. When the regiment reached the army forming at Manassas Early was given command of its brigade. approached the small group of men from the 24th Virginia, Charles Belcher waved. Reorganized for 3 years August 19th, 1861, as the 69th Regt. regiments. great pain, Kemper replied, "Yes General Lee, do full justice to this
Continuing eastward, Kemper's brigade crossed the double
Some of the men
Continuing eastward, Kemper's brigade passed along the
From the War Department marker for Cobbs Brigade on the Antietam battlefield: Cobbs Brigade crossed the Potomac at daybreak and halted near General Lees Headquarters west of Sharpsburg. There the troops
tomorrow would bring their entry into the combat. later,
casualty rate before the actual charge began. No An official form of the United States government. (West Confederate Avenue Pt. procured, rations
Virginia Infantry Regiment, 24th Language The materials in the collection are in English. fence at Spangler's lane and then reformed the line. . Using the Shenandoah Valley as cover for his army, Lee was pursued first by Union Maj. Gen. Joseph Ho Read More, The Union victory along the White Oak Road on March 31st threatened to destabilize the entire Confederate line west of Petersburg. Lee inquired. had
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and Armistead had both been killed. headed
on July 7, were just north of Williamsport, Md. Cemetery Ridge. "suffered considerably from the iron hail of the enemy's batteries. force were dangling in the air. In
company commanders barely had time to return to their Commands and instruct the
When Virginia joined the Confederacy Early became colonel of the 24th Virginia Infantry. Late on the evening of the 10th, the 1st, 3rd and, 24th
Search As the Federals withdrew the Confederates slowly followed, until both sides firmed up their positions around midday, with Kershaws Division holding the left center. Major Robert McMillan took command of the regiment until he was wounded. Of the 280 engaged at Gettysburg, twenty-five percent . Proudly created with Wix.com. On the 13th, the
The 24th Virginia's most prominent field officers were Colonels Jubal A. The troops were forced to retire. Virginia. 24th Virginia Infantry, A Guide to Virginia's Military Organizations . was mounted and blood was streaming from his horse's neck.Colonel Terry. Major James Dearing's artillery
Assailed by Union reinforcements and receiving orders to withdraw the Brigade fell back at sunset to the cover of the woods west of the Wheatfield. Pickett's
He was badly wounded leading the brigade in the charge on July 3rd, briefly captured, rescued by Sergeant Leigh Blanton of the 1st Virginia Infantry, and brought back to Confederate lines. The regiment contained 740 men in April, 1862. At about 9:20 A.M., it formed line on the south side of Bloody Lane, its left resting at this point and, with Rodes and portions of Garlands and Colquitts Brigades, participated in the engagement with Frenchs Division of the Second Corps. south side of the Codori house. The
to Pulaski County, where he died on November 12, 1891. Continuing eastward, Kemper's brigade crossed the double
company commanders barely had time to return to their Commands and instruct, the
Harrison, inspector general for Pickett's division, described the scene by
The Battle of Gettysburg. The men knew that 1864 would be a new year, with new opportunities for
Early (who was promoted to brigade command after the battle and would become a key Confederate General) and William R. Terry; Lieutenant Colonels Peter Hairston, Jr. and Richard L. Maury; and Majors William W. Bentley, Joseph A. Hambrick, and J.P. Hammet. Walter
1, Va. Apr 16, 1862, Battle, Peach Orchard (Allen's Farm) near Fair Oaks Station Jun 29, 1862, Battle, Savage Station, Va. Jun 29, 1862, Engagement, Malvern Hill, Va. Aug 05, 1862, Action, Maryland Heights, Md. men could do little except watch and wait. In the movie, Gods and Generals, it is identified as "Brigadier General Thomas R.R. Lee, and Maj. Gen Thomas Rosser to hold the vital crossroads of Five Forks, along the White Oak Road five miles west of the previous fighting there. under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ). A position marker is also on Emmitsburg Road (Peach Orchard tour map). autumn of 1863, Kemper's brigade began to recover in part from Pickett's, Charge. 31. these, rocks
the Union troops just south of the angle. bacon was usually eaten raw. and accounts of pay and clothing for Whitt and Hudson, dated September 23 and October 14, respectively; and a 35-day furlough which for the previous two days had been the scene of a desperate Struggle. The regiment surrendered 4 officers and 56 enlisted men. July 4. opened on the exposed right flank of the 24th Virginia. that
head
Learn more. This unsupported flank made an inviting target, which the Union
Confederate Brigadier General William T. Wofford, 16th Georgia 18th Georgia 24th Georgia Cobbs Legion Phillips Legion, View from the roof of the State of Pennsylvania Monument, Tour the Battlefield East Cavalry Field. Ralph White Gunn, 24th Virginia Infantry (Lynchburg, H.E. From
by
2:00 A.M. on July 2, the 24th Virginia and Pickett's division proceeded, eastward
Colonel Freeman McGilvery's battery also
Marshall Canada enlisted in Company E at Newbern, Virginia on February 27, 1862, and was present with the company through going to counterattack. Gettysburg. hands, with
As Dearing's men cheered, soldiers from the Virginia
The brigade had never
Freeman McGilvery's battery also opened on the exposed right flank of the 24th
. After a twenty-minute
Virginians remained in the open field behind the ridge for the next three
The field officers were Colonels Jubal A. days. Jesse Hurd Draper. The 24th Infantry Regiment, organized during the summer of 1861, recruited its members in Franklin, White, Banks, Towns, Rabun, Gwinnett, Elbert, Hall, and Habersham counties. SIXTH BRIGADE, ARMY OF THE POTOMAC, July 31, 1861. At
men on the location of the enemy position and the difficulty of their task; for, at
Arrived about sunset and bivouacked on the western border of Spanglers Woods. 1:40 P.M ., Col . eastward on the Chambersburg Pike toward Gettysburg. Gens. next two hours the ground shook from the incessant artillery fire. following day, the men proceeded down the mountain to Waterloo, where they. to
This
advised Gen. Pickett to advance. the loss of some bayonets. After fighting under former U.S. Army officer and Franklin County delegate Col. Jubal Early at the First Manassas, the 24th Virginia was assigned to Brigades in the Army of Northern Virginia often colloquially referred to by the commander's surnamefirst commanded by Early (hence "Early's Brigade"), then after his promotion, by future CSA General and Virginia state senator W. R. Terry (hence "Terry's Brigade"), who was temporarily disabled by a wound at the Battle of Williamsburg and temporarily replaced as brigade commander by future CSA General and later Virginia Governor James L. Kemper (hence "Kemper's Brigade"). It served in that army until the summer of 1863. Welcome to Company A, 24th Virginia Infantry. Several
stretcher. regiment quickly moved "by the left flank to the depth of a regiment"
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then took Kemper to the rear. retreat it became terrible.". After Virginia seceded from the Union in May 1861, Early was appointed a general in the state militia, then a colonel in the Confederate army, becoming the first commander of the 24th Virginia Infantry Regiment. He commanded a Virginia brigade at the First Battle of Manassas on July 21, 1861, participating in a late-afternoon charge along Chinn Ridge that routed Union . water soon ran crimson with blood. advised Gen. Pickett to advance. made an inviting target, which the Union artilleryists hit with increasing
for M. Canada from Chimbarazo Hospital, dated October, 1863. Only 1 officer and 20 men surrendered. Kempers Brigade it reached Bunker Hill. [his]
At approximately 3:00 P. M., the Confederate artillery. The regiment contained 740 men in April, 1862, and reported 189 casualties at Williamsburg and 107 at Seven Pines. division, 232 were killed, 1,157 wounded and 1,499 captured or missing. by W. Washington, who writes that Wood suffers from a gunshot wound in the groin and will be unfit for duty for at least 30 told me that Kemper had been struck down, it was feared mortally, and, Garnett
At the start of the Civil War, the 24th Virginia Infantry Regiment was assembled in June 1861 with men from Floyd, Franklin, Carroll, Giles, Pulaski, Mercer, and Henry counties. would never fully recover from its heroism at Gettysburg. The copyright status of this collection is unknown. The Henry Guards acted as skirmishers 200 yards in advance of the
The others supported artillery on Peach Orchard Ridge. It lost 4 killed, 61 wounded, and 14 missing at Frayser's Farm, and 8 men were wounded at Fredericksburg. The 24th participated in the campaigns of the army from Williamsburg to Gettysburg except when it was detached to Suffolk with Longstreet. the Union infantry in force. in the afternoon near Willoughby Run. Soon after being mustered into Confederate service the regiment was moved to Lynchburg, Virginia. Owing
Gettysburg, the Siege of Petersburg, and the Appomattox Campaign. One pint of
men actually fainted from the heat. The men then went
however, the men of the 24th Virginia were by no means ready to quit after one
Virginia. He was wounded at the Battle of Chancellorsville Lieutenant Colonel James Gholston was retired to the Invalid Corps. July 3. Burgess Whitt enlisted in Company E at Newbern on March 1, 1862. regiment quickly moved "by the left flank to the depth of a regiment"
The brigade had never
Their action at Gettysburg in July 1863 and their command structure for that time period are the contents of the page at this time. September 9, Kemper's brigade started for Richmond. This regiment had 298 men in action in Gettysburg and surrendered on April 9, 1865, with 10 officers and 78 men. cleared the ravine and neared the Emmitsburg road, they received a devastating
All withdrew late in the afternoon. position. McLaws Division returned with the First Corps from Tennessee to the Eastern Theater. The Army of Northern Virginia at Gettysburg - Gettysburg National Military Park (U.S. National Park Service) NPS.gov Park Home Learn About the Park History & Culture People Army of Northern Virginia The Army of Northern Virginia at Gettysburg Last updated: August 10, 2022 Was this page helpful? In desperation, Terry tried to stop the
a disgrace; they did not relish the task of taking some 4,000 Union prisoners
and then. a ridge just west and south of the Spangler House. Don't forget that you are from old Virginia! The Virginians now opened fire and poured welldirected
the march back to Virginia, the 24th Virginiaalong with the rest of Pickett's
Bright to instruct Gen.
Major Hambrick suffered a painful. of
In April 1862, this regiment totaled 660 effectives, lost 43 percent of the 292 engaged at Crampton's Gap, and had four killed, 39 wounded, and two missing at Sharpsburg. This move was concealed from the enemy by a ravine, or