Branch Infantry | Type Regiment | |
Active 1861 to April 26th, 1865 Country Confederate States of America Allegiance Confederate States Army Engagements American Civil War
Battle of Secessionville
Vicksburg Campaign
Battle of Big Black River Bridge
Battle of Chickamauga
Battle of Missionary Ridge
First Battle of Dalton
Battle of Resaca
Battle of Dallas
Battle of Marietta
Battle of Kennesaw Mountain
Battle of Decatur
Battle of Atlanta
Battle of Jonesborough
Battle of Lovejoy's Station
Battle of Franklin
Battle of Nashville
Battle of Bentonville | ||
The 24th South Carolina Infantry Regiment was a Confederate Infantry Regiment in the American Civil War.
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Formation
The 24th South Carolina Infantry was formed in the Winter of 1861-1862. The first 6 companies, A-F, were commissioned by the Governor in Charleston, SC, while the last 4, G-K, where formed in Camp Lightwod in Columbia, SC. Two militia officer where chosen to lead the regiment, Colonel Clement Hoffman Stevens of the 1st SC Militia Rifles and Lieutenant Colonel Ellison Capers of the 16th SC Militia. Most of the Companies were from Charleston, Edgefield, and Colleton, with some men hailing from Charleston, Anderson, and Beaufort.
Initial duty
First posted to Sullivan's Island, SC to defend Charleston Harbor, the 24th first fought at Secessionville. At the Battle of Secessionville, the 24th, under the command of General Johnson Hagood along with the Eutaw Battalion fought Yankee regiments like the famous 1st New York Engineer Regiment and Battery B, 3rd Rhode Island Heavy Artillery. After the Battle of Secessionville the 24th was transferred to Mississippi.
Transfer to Mississippi
In May 1863, the 24th joined Gist Brigade where it was engaged at Jackson. After the engagement at Jackson, Gist's Brigade was moved to the Army Of Tennessee. Where it fought in Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina.The 24th fought in campaigns like, the Vicksburg Campaign, Chickamauga Campaign and Atlanta Campaign. On the 9th of April, 1865, the 24th was consolidated with the 16th South Carolina Infantry Regiment to form the 16/24th Consolidated Infantry Regiment.
Surrender
The 24th surrendered on April 26, 1865 with the rest of the Army of Tennessee.