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The men then spent the night digging in to their positions on the side of the Mule Shoe.. Lieutenant Colonel William Harman was promoted to colonel and Captain Absalom Koiner of Company H was promoted to major. The field officers were Colonels William S.H. Eight companies were from Augusta County and two from Frederick County. Battle flag of the 5th Virginia. Company G Shriver Grays, Wheeling, WVA, Daniel M. Shriver Company B Rockbridge Rifles Rockbridge County Captain S.H. 4th North Carolina Infantry49th Georgia Infantry7th Virginia Infantry9th Virginia InfantryCo. C, 10th NC Volunteers (Artillery)4th Missouri Infantry It fought in the Stonewall Brigade, mostly with the Army of Northern Virginia. Colonel Funk commanded the raid, and at the end had five bullet holes in his clothing but was unscathed. Noted vexillologist Greg Biggs said "The first 120 silk battle flags were issued in November, 1861. The Stonewall Brigade marched south and over the Blue Ridge at Luray Gap, through Orange Court House and Madison Court House, through Gordonsville, to Guineys Station. The 5th Virginia Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment raised in Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. The 5th Vermont Infantry was part of the Army of the Potomac, in the Vermont Brigade of the Sixth Army Corps. Colonel Hazael Johnson Williams was badly wounded in the thigh. Company C Pulaski Guards, Pulaski Co., VA, James Walker Baylor. The regiment lost 14 men killed and 91 wounded. Perhaps it actually belonged to the Forty-Fourth Virginia, part of Jones Brigade or the Fourteenth Louisiana, part of Nicholls Brigade, both of which were also engaged on Culps Hill. Some of the men were from Powhatan, Pittsylvania, and Botetourt counties. The army marched south, with the plan to turn around and launch a night attack, but advance elements marched past the turn-around point and the attack plan was abandoned. We strive to present an authentic, research-based impression of the individual soldiers of the Civil War to serve as an educational resource for the public, to preserve and interpret history, and to honor the . Company H Rockbridge Grays, Buffalo Forge & Lexington, VA, James G. Updike On July 2 the 2d suffered 6 wounded, but no KIAs. _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); The 5th Battalion, Virginia Infantry, also known as the Archer's Battalion, was raised in Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War and served as infantry. Marched south, recrossing the Potomac at Botelers Ford east of Shepherdstown and halting north of Winchester. In the official report submitted by the Sixtieth New Yorks commander, Colonel Abel Godard, he specified that around nine in the evening on July 2, he ordered a portion of his regiment forward against a stalled Confederate attack. On picket duty, burying the dead and gathering up discarded arms and equipment. On the second day the brigade held defensive positions against Federal probing attacks and sharpshooters. Broke camp and moved to Locust Grove on the Orange-Fredericksburg Turnpike. 1st Tennessee Infantry7th Mississippi Infantry Received the first rations in two days a quarter pound of bacon and a pound of stale cornbread. Two attacks were pinned down by artillery fire but a third was successful, and the army followed the retreating Federals over five miles. The regiment lost six men killed and 32 wounded. Marched through Leesburg and forded the Potomac at Whites Ford while the brigade band played. The materials used were dress silk bolts purchased from Richmond area merchants in bulk. })(); _gaq.push(['gwo._trackPageview', '/2354831680/test']); Company K Shenandoah Sharpshooters, Shenandoah Co. VA, David H. Walton, It is very helpful to see that several of the companies originated in what later became West Virginia. It saw action at First Manassas, First Kernstown, and in Jackson's Valley Campaign. History of the 1st Mississippi Infantry (State Troops) The regiment was in reserve for most of the battle, and was sent in when the rest of the brigade was beginning to fall back, outnumbered and out of ammunition. Company K Continental Morgan Guards Frederick County Captain J. Avis As the Stonewall Brigade did not participate in the fighting on Culps Hill on July 2, it is impossible for the flag captured by the Sixtieth New York to have belonged to the brigade. Into camp at Mount Solon, ten miles south of Harrisonburg. Organized at Harpers Ferry under Colonel Kenton Harper, Lieutenant Colonel William Harman and Major William S.H. The fighting resumed at dawn. The brigade marched to Bunker Hill to block the Winchester-Martinsburg Road, Destruction of Baltimore & Ohio Railroad around Martinsburg. Moved to Camp Winder, winter quarters at Moss Neck, three miles frm Gunieys Station. Marched north to Newtown and to within nine miles of Winchester by dusk. Entered Manassas just after dawn and marched past the mountains of food and supplies to take up a position north of town. Return toGoldenWest Marketing homepage The supply wagons caught up in time for breakfast, but fell behind by nightfall. This vector image was completely created by Ali Zifan. Marched north to meet Union forces advancing on the town but Banks declined to attack. Camped on the Plank Road near Montpelier. Beginning at dawn, marched around the Union right flank. Commanded by Major Williams, the regiment marched west through Boonsboro to cross the Potomac at Williamsport, on to Martinsburg, where the Union garrison had retreated, and south to Harpers Ferry. The production of these variants would continue through May of 1864, and there were around 6-8 actual versions, or "buntings" before the war's end. The regiment was known as the "Fighting Fifth". The Stonewall Brigade is an authentic living history association concentrated in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania dedicated to accurately portraying the common soldier of the Civil War. The regiment was commanded by Colonel John H.S. 5th Infantry Regiment was organized in May, 1861, under Colonel Kenton Harper. The regiment rested, fed, and re-clothed itself. 29 August 2015 (Vector) Source. Brigadier General Richard B. Garnett was given command of the Stonewall Brigade. The first action that the brigade saw was at the battle of First Manassas where the brigades steadfast action at the Henry House where they earned them the name Stonewall Brigade. The brigade advanced 300 yards across the Plank Road and assaulted Union breastworks, passing thrugh McGowans South Carolina Brigade. The army reorganization legislated by the Conscription Act led to the highest level of recruitment during the Civil War. Members of this regiment, therefore, would have been among the first Union units to advance over the ground where the Stonewall Brigade made its attack and could plausibly have recovered the battle flag among the Confederate dead and wounded.4. The unit sustained 120 casualties at Chancellorsville and of the 345 engaged at Gettysburg, sixteen percent were disabled. The Stonewall Brigade was unengaged in reserve. Although the Stonewall Brigade likely marched away from Gettysburg still carrying the flags it bore at the start of the campaign, these banners would only be used a short time further. Although from later in the war, this sketch depicts Union soldiers posing with captured battle flags. At Gettysburg, the brigade arrived after the first days fighting concluded and was detached to screen the far left of the Confederate line on July 2. Its six companies were raised in the counties of Brunswick, Dinwiddie, Prince George, Henrico, and Greensville. Baylor, John H.S. Major Harper was wounded. Company B Hamtramck Guards, Shepardstown, WVA, Vincent M. Butler Company H Letcher Riflemen, Duffields community, VA, James H.L. Col. William R. Creighton, Seventh Ohio, As discussed above, Werts claim that the Fourteenth Connecticut was responsible for the capture of portions of the Fourth Virginia is almost certainly incorrect and the weight of evidence indicates that the Seventh Ohio was actually the primary unit to accept the surrender of the Virginians. They did fight in the Culps Hill area on July 3, and held the left of the brigade line. White In his official after-action report, Brigadier General John W. Geary, commander of the Second Division of the Union XII Corps, reported that the Sixtieth New York Volunteers of his command captured the brigade colors of the Stonewall Brigade, along with the battle flag of an unidentified Virginia regiment.1 The day after the battle, XII Corps commander Major General Henry W. Slocum forwarded to his superiors the two flags captured by the Sixtieth New York. Went into winter quarters near Pisgah Church, named Camp Stonewall Jackson. Marched to Romney on roads made almost impassible by heavy snow and sleet. Company I Liberty Hall Volunteers, Lexington, VA, James J. This article could probably use a refresh and well be sure to update that portion to ensure its accurate! Left Winchester for Romney at 5 am. Company E Greenbrier Rifles, Lewisburg, WVA, Robert Dennis Company E Augusta Greys Augusta County Captain J.W. The brigade left Camp Paxton and marched to Culpeper. The regiment was commanded by Major Hazel J. Williams. After intense fighting the brigade was forced back with heavy casualties. The Great Snowball Fight pitted the Stonewall Brigade and Staffords Louisiana Brigade against Doles Georgia Brigade and Ramseurs North Carolina Brigade. Advanced to the Union positions on Malvern Hill but found them abandoned. He were not literally within sight of his home, but it is possible he was on or near land owned by a member of his extended family. Evacuation of Harpers Ferry. Crossed the Blue Ridge through Thomas Gap on the way to Orange Court House. Company H Rockbridge Rifles, originally Co. B, 5th regiment, Samuel Houston Letcher. Last edited on 11 December 2022, at 09:06, Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=5th_Virginia_Infantry_Regiment&oldid=1126802458, This page was last edited on 11 December 2022, at 09:06. It fought in the Stonewall Brigade, mostly with the Army of Northern Virginia . The actual flag making was contracted to whole groups of Richmond sewing circles. District of Cumberland, Md., Mountain Department, to April, 1862. Author. The regiment was lightly engaged on the 29th. Skirmish with Federal cavalry near Bealton Station. They tried an act of Congress. One wonders what those men were thinking and feeling when West Virginia became the 35th state only days before the battle of Gettysburg. After resting on the ridge for most of the day the brigade ambushed the Union division of Rufus King marching by on the Warrenton Pike. Jeffry D. Wert, in his excellent dual history of the Stonewall Brigade and the Iron Brigade, wrote that after the failure of the final Confederate assault on Culps Hill, the Fourteenth Connecticut rushed forward in a counterattack as the Confederates tried to withdraw. It saw action at First Manassas, First Kernstown, and in Jackson's Valley Campaign. Thank you very much. var _gaq = _gaq || []; Can you please assist me? And render the service due to your State and Country. Before dawn, the men prepared three days rations rations (and ate them), were issued 60 rounds of ammunition, and were ordered to leave their knapsacks in an empty building. The attack was called off with darkness. Reached the battlefield at nightfall after a 25 mile march and passed through Gettysburg, halting a mile east of town on the Hanover Road. Company B Rockbridge Rifles, Rockbridge Co. VA, Samuel H. Letcher Company K Continental Morgan Guards, Frederick Co., John Avis The available evidence does, however, strongly indicate that the Seventh Ohio most likely did not capture the Fourth Virginias battle standard during the fighting on July 3 as described by Pfanz. This advance surrounded roughly fifty Confederates and resulted in the capture of both a brigade flag and a regimental banner.5 Godard does not make any claims that the flags belonged to the Stonewall Brigade, but they are certainly the same flags discussed by Geary and Slocum. 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; Hamon 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Meat rations were reduced to four ounces of bacon, twelve ounces of beef, and ten ounces of flour. The unit served as heavy artillery along the James River, including at Fort Huger, before being attached to General Armistead's Brigade. Walker, and W. Terry. Marched west to near Chancellorsville and bivouacked on the Plank Road. Many of the men ran out of ammunition and defended the position with bayonets or thrown rocks until Longstreets assault saved the line from collapse. Funk 21st, 25th, 42nd44th, 48th and 50th Virginia Consolidated Infantry Regiments: Colonel Robert H.Dungan . Glad that you found our research helpful! The regiment made one of the final charges at dusk. It surrendered 8 officers and 48 men. The brigade withdrew to outside Charles Town. Assigned to Terrys Consolidated Brigade, Gordons Division, Valley District, Department of Northern Virginia. In 1998, 2000, 2003, and in 2015, the answer remained the same. Your email address will not be published. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. The materials used were dress silk bolts purchased from Richmond area merchants in bulk. (company letter, nickname, where members were from, and first captain), Second Regiment Upson County (Ga.) Guards8th Virginia Infantry5th Florida Infantry Three men were from the 10th Virginia and one was from the 5th Virginia. It fought mostly with the Army of Northern Virginia . Moved to Camp Harman, a mile east of Centerville, the old camp having become so unhealthy it was nicknamed Camp Maggot. They fought Union cavalry that day along Brinkerhof Ridge, east of the town (a job that ought to have been done by Confederate Cavalry). Funk, William H. Harman, and Kenton Harper; Lieutenant Colonel Hazel J. Williams; and Majors Absalom Koiner and James W. Newton. 18th Alabama Infantry22nd Alabama Infantry3rd Confederate Infantry Marched west through Mechanicsville to Louisa Court House. This Chart shows more examples of the hundreds of different Unit flags used by the Southern Armies during the Civil War. Company F Independent (Hardy) Greys, Moorefield, Hardy Co. WVA, Abraham Spengler June 19-26. Required fields are marked *. Later the 5th participated in the campaigns of the Army of Northern Virginia from the Seven Days' Battles to Cold Harbor, then was active in Early's Shenandoah Valley operations and around Appomattox. Brief History. The charge successfully carried the Union position but darkness ended the fighting. Crossed the Potomac and camped at Darkesville. Company E Augusta Greys, Greenville community, VA, James W. Newton Williams was wounded, and Lieutenant Jacob H. Keifer was mortally wounded. Company D Berkeley Border Guards, Berkeley, WVA, J.Q.A. The brigade aided in the repulse of a Union attack according to the report of Col. Nadenbousch (commanding the 2d at Gettysburg). History of the 4th Mississippi Cavalry The following morning on July 3 the Stonewall Brigade participated in a series of assaults which failed to dislodge the Federal troops from their Culps Hill breastworks. After having spent the day skirmishing with Union cavalry on the extreme Confederate left flank, the Stonewall Brigade only moved into position on Culps Hill around two or three in the morning on July 3.6The regimental history of the Sixtieth New York, furthermore, clarifies that the captured brigade flag belonged to the brigade of Virginians commanded by Brigadier General John M. Jones, whose assault of July 2 was directly against the position held by the Sixtieth New York.7Although neither Jones nor any of his subordinate commanders mentioned losing multiple flags during their attack, it would not be uncommon for commanders to omit such potentially embarrassing news from their official battle accounts.8, The next claim to consider is that the battle flag of the Fourth Virginia was captured on July 3 by the Fourteenth Connecticut Volunteers. The field officers were Colonels William S.H. Home Research A Brief History of the Stonewall Brigade. The brigade marched to Bunker Hill to block the Winchester-Martinsburg Road. After forming line of battle a brief artillery duel caused the Federals to retreat. Company G Mount Jackson Rifles, Mount Jackson area, Shenandoah Co., VA, George W. Allen Continued through Strasburg and a few miles south of town to rejoin Jacksons main force, escaping the Union trap. The regiment continued to cover Jacksons retreat, slowly falling back with both flanks in the air, as the army retreated to Newtown. The army marched ten miles north from Cedar Creek and engaged Union forces at Kernstown. The dyes used were of so poor quality on some that the blue cross soon faded to almost tan. Captain Edwin L. Curtis was badly wounded. Even after a Presidential order, Minnesota declined. After pursuing to the Chancellor clearing, the brigade, out of ammunition and with heavy casualties, was pulled back to the line of Union breastworks they had taken to regroup. The brigade reached a ridge near Groveton after having marched three days with only about four hours sleep. 2nd, 4th, 5th,27th and 33rd Virginia Consolidated Infantry Regiments: Colonel John H.S. This early issuing of battle flags has been named the "Silk Issue.". The regiment was assigned to the Second Corps of the Potomac District. Your email address will not be published. It lost 9 men killed, 48 wounded, and 4 missing out of 450 engaged. Cj: 5th Florida Infantry Regiment This first bunting pattern Army of Northern Virginia battle flag measures 47 inches square and was issued in early summer 1862. Hunter _gaq.push(['gwo._setDomainName', 'none']); Civil War Flag Staff Finial / Topper for the 12 th Massachusetts Infantry 5 th Corps - This rare regimental and corps, Civil War flag finial is finely engraved on one side of the large, 5 th Corps emblem: "12 Ms Inf" On the opposite side is engraved: "5 th Corps" The 12 th Massachusetts Infantry was organized, in June, 1861, at Boston's Ft. Warren, under the command of Col . Eight companies were from Augusta County and two from Frederick County. Company A Allegheny Light Infantry, Covington, VA,Thompson McAllister Note: The following is the final part of a four-part series on the actions of the Stonewall Brigade at Gettysburg. It was captured by a New York cavalry officer near Appomattox just one day before the surrender at Appomattox. Company B Virginia Hiberians, Alleghany Co. VA, Henry H. Robertson Colonel Funk was mortally wounded and would die in Winchester on September 21. did not fight on Culps Hill on July 2. Thirty-Third Regiment Thanks for reaching out! It fought mostly with the Army of Northern Virginia. Come ALL! The march continued through the Thoroughfare Gap to Bristoe. All of the 1st Texas' captured flags were returned to the state of Texas in 1905. The 25th Virginia is a little outside of our area of expertise, but they did merge with the Stonewall Brigade in 1864 under the command of General William Terry, so were happy to help out. The men continued to improve their earthworks. On the first day the brigade was engaged in heavy fighting on the northwest side of the Germanna Plank Road until they were relieved at dusk by Hays Louisiana Brigade. Moved to a defensive position along Oak Ridge northwest of Gettysburg. It was designed by William P. Miles, an officer on the staff of General G.T. It reported 9 killed, 48 wounded, and 4 missing at First Kernstown, had 4 killed, 89 wounded, and 20 missing at Cross Keys and the Port Republic, and suffered 14 killed and 91 wounded at Second Manassas. Brigadier General James A. Walker was appointed to command the brigade. It fought in the Stonewall Brigade, mostly with the Army of Northern Virginia. Click here if your monitor screen is under 16", 28th North Carolina InfantryCo. E, 1st Kentucky InfantryCo. D, 21st Mississippi Infantry Jacksons loss at Chancellorsville in May of 1863 devastated the men in his brigade and throughout the Confederacy. This flag was created for the 5th Texas Infantry Regiment in Richmond, Virginia, shortly after the unit was activated from 10 companies of men who had traveled east to join the conflict. Company G Staunton Rifles, Staunton, VA, Adam W. Harman The brigade followed Jackson through the Romney campaign in the first winter of the war, which solidified the relationship between men and commander. Out of the 345 men engaged the regiment lost 14 men killed, 33 wounded and 11 missing. We are a progressive unit portraying the common soldier in the Stonewall Brigade; Army of Northern Virginia. Jackson had left his teaching position at the Virginia Military Institute to join the Virginia forces when war broke out. Learn how your comment data is processed. The unit sustained 120 casualties at Chancellorsville and of the 345 engaged at Gettysburg, sixteen percent were disabled. Home Research The Stonewall Brigade at Gettysburg Part Four: The Fate of the Flags. Arrived at Manassas late afternoon, marching to a position behind Blackburns and Mitchells Fords. The Stonewall Brigade most likely retreated to Virginia bearing all the same colors with which they marched into Gettysburg on July 1, 1863. Remained in position skirmishing on the Armys left flank. Marched north 25 miles to Salem. Major Frank Paxton, a brigade staff officer, was promoted to command the Stonewall Brigade. Expedition to destroy Dam #5 on the Potomac and wreck the C&O Canal. Company L West Augusta Guards, Staunton, VA, William S.H. 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; Company G Staunton Rifles Augusta County Captain A.W. Eight companies were from Augusta County and two from Frederick County. Confederate Flags of the Civil War 28th North Carolina Infantry Co. E, 1st Kentucky Infantry Co. D, 21st Mississippi Infantry 9th Arkansas Infantry 3rd National Flag Waul's Texas Legion Upson County (Ga.) Guards 8th Virginia Infantry 5th Florida Infantry 4th North Carolina Infantry 49th Georgia Infantry 7th Virginia Infantry When Virginia demanded the piece of their heritage back, then-Governor Jesse Ventura replied that it was now Minnesota's heritage. Served under John King Jackson's Brigade short description:American Civil War unit The 5th Georgia Volunt The regiment lost 9 men killed, 48 wounded, and 4 missing. Moved from Camp Harman to a camp near Fairfax Court House, Brigadier General Jackson was promoted to Major General. It surrendered 8 officers and 248 men. Remained in defensive positions until Meade retreated across the rapidan. Secured the high ground east of Winchester, skirmishing with Union forces. It fought in the Stonewall Brigade, mostly with the Army of Northern Virginia. Marched to Harrisonburg and deposited knapsacks at the courthouse.
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