Author: John C. Rigdon

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Published: 2015-10-07

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 9781517696849

The Georgia 14th Infantry Regiment was organized by Colonel Arnolus Vanderhorse Brumby during the spring of 1861. This regiment was originally commanded by Col. Brumby, then Felix L. Price, Robert W. Folsom, and lastly by Richard P. Lester. The 14th was active from Seven Pines to Cold Harbor, endured the battles and hardships of the Petersburg siege south of the James River, and ended the war at Appomattox. It had 379 effectives in April, 1862, and sustained 138 casualties during the Seven Days' Battles, 28 at Cedar Mountain, and 52 at Second Manassas. It lost 8 killed and 67 wounded at Chancellorsville and twelve percent of the 331 engaged at Gettysburg. On April 9, 1865, there were 20 officers and 147 men present. "The whole regiment was several times in imminent danger of being captured, inspired however, by the unwavering coolness and intrepid valor of their leaders, these war-worn and battle-scared veterans of many a bloody field would rally with enthusiasm around their tattered battle flag and drive back with severe loss the advances of their assailants." Companies Of The Georgia 14th Infantry RegimentCo. A, Confederate Volunteers, Monroe Co.Co. B, Ramah Guards, Wilkinson Co.Co. C, Jasper Light Infantry, Jasper Co.Co. D, Cherokee Brown Rangers, Cherokee Co.Co. E, Lester Volunteers, Forsyth Co.Co. F., Johnson Grays, Johnson Co.Co. G, Yancey Independents, Worth Co.Co. H, Blackshear Guards, Laurens Co.Co. I, Jeff Davis Riflemen, Butts Co.Co. K, Etowah Guards, Bartow Co.