Author: John C Rigdon
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781095805121
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Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
The SC 1st Infantry Battalion Sharpshooters was formed at Columbia, South Carolina, during the summer of 1862 with four companies. The unit skirmished at Coosawhatchie and on James Island. They merged into the SC 27th Infantry Regiment 30 September 1863 becoming Companies E, F, G of that regiment.This battalion had 4 companies. Many of the men were from Edgefield County.