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Siege of Charleston Harbor Confederate order of battle

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The following Confederate Army units and commanders fought in the Siege of Charleston Harbor of the American Civil War. The Union order of battle is listed separately.

Contents

The following lists contain the commanders and units involved in the operations against Charleston Harbor from July to September 1863. The first phase from July 10–18 includes the initial engagements at First Fort Wagner, Grimball's Landing and Second Fort Wagner. The second phase from July 19-September 8 includes siege operations against Charleston Harbor and Fort Sumter.

Military rank

  • Gen = General
  • LTG = Lieutenant General
  • MG = Major General
  • BG = Brigadier General
  • Col = Colonel
  • Ltc = Lieutenant Colonel
  • Maj = Major
  • Cpt = Captain
  • Lt = Lieutenant
  • Sgt = Sergeant
  • Other

  • w = wounded
  • mw = mortally wounded
  • k =killed
  • c = captured
  • Department of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida

    Gen Pierre G. T. Beauregard

    First District

    BG Roswell S. Ripley

    Department of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida

    Gen Pierre G. T. Beauregard

    First District

    BG Roswell S. Ripley

    Morris Island Commanders (July 9-September 7)

    The commanders of Morris Island, scene of the majority of fighting, proved to be ever fluctuating. The following is a list and dates of the officers who commanded Morris Island during the campaign.

    References

    Siege of Charleston Harbor Confederate order of battle Wikipedia