Supriya Ghosh (Editor)

Carolinas Campaign Confederate order of battle

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit

The following units and commanders fought in the Carolinas Campaign of the American Civil War. The Union order of battle is listed separately. Order of battle compiled from the army organization during the campaign.

Contents

Background

The Confederate forces in the Carolinas Campaign underwent a reorganization from April 8 to 10, 1865, which is shown below. For the Confederate order of battle previous to this reorganization, see the Bentonville Confederate order of battle.

Military Rank Abbreviations Used

  • Gen = General
  • LTG = Lieutenant General
  • MG = Major General
  • BG = Brigadier General
  • Col = Colonel
  • Ltc = Lieutenant Colonel
  • Maj = Major

    • Army of Tennessee

    Gen Joseph E. Johnston
    Escort

  • Holloway's (Alabama) Cavalry Company: Capt E.M. Holloway

    • Second in command
    Gen P.G.T. Beauregard
    Escort

  • Jeff Davis Legion (Mississippi), Company A: Lt R.E. Conner

    • Hardee's Corps

    LTG William J. Hardee
    Escort and Scouts

  • Raum's Cavalry Company (Mississippi): Capt William C. Raum
  • Stono Scouts Company (South Carolina): Capt John B.L. Walpole, Lt Paul T. Gervais

    • Stewart's Corps

    LTG Alexander P. Stewart

    Lee's Corps

    LTG Stephen D. Lee
    Escort

  • Ragland's Georgia Cavalry Company: Capt George G. Ragland

    • Cavalry Corps

    LTG Wade Hampton
    MG Matthew Butler

    Wheeler's Cavalry Contingent

    MG Joseph Wheeler
    BG William W. Allen
    Escort

  • 1st Alabama Cavalry, Company G: Lt James M. Smith

    • Scout company

  • Shannon's Special Scouts: Maj Alexander M.Shannon
  • Engineer Troop: Lt L.C. Anderson

    • References

    Carolinas Campaign Confederate order of battle Wikipedia
    (Text) CC BY-SA