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Joseph T. Derry , A. M. , Author of School History of the United States; Story of the Confederate War, etc., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 6, Georgia (ed. Clement Anselm Evans) 8 2 Browse Search
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Joseph T. Derry , A. M. , Author of School History of the United States; Story of the Confederate War, etc., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 6, Georgia (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 2: (search)
nt served the greater part of the war in the army of Northern Virginia. It was placed in the brigade commanded by Gen. Alfred Colquitt; was sent to Florida with Colquitt, and helped to gain the victory of Olustee. Returning to Virginia in the sprinColquitt, and helped to gain the victory of Olustee. Returning to Virginia in the spring of 1864, it assisted in the defense of Petersburg and renewed its brilliant career with the army under Lee. In the spring of 1865 it was in North Carolina under General Johnston, and surrendered with him, April 26th. During this long service it ha-seventh served in Virginia most of the time until after Chancellorsville, then in North Carolina; went with the rest of Colquitt's brigade to Florida in February, 1864, helping to put an end at Olustee to Federal invasion of that State; returned to hare in the battles around Richmond; remained with the army of Northern Virginia until after Chancellorsville; went with Colquitt's brigade to North Carolina; hurried to the defense of Florida, helping to win the battle of Olustee, in the spring of 1
Joseph T. Derry , A. M. , Author of School History of the United States; Story of the Confederate War, etc., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 6, Georgia (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Biographical (search)
m July, 1863, for about fifteen months, until the winter of 1864, when he was promoted to brigadier-general. With his regiment he took a prominent part in the defense of Charleston during the operations of 1863, participating in several skirmishes on James island, one of the most important avenues to the city, which he zealously defended, part of the time being in command of Fort Johnson. He also alternated in command on Morris island with Gen. Johnson Hagood, of South Carolina, and Gen. Alfred Colquitt, of Georgia, as long as the Confederates held the island. During the assault upon Fort Wagner, July 22, 1863, he arrived with his regiment to the reinforcement of the garrison at a critical moment and precipitated the disastrous defeat of the enemy. He was also in command on John's island, during the fight which continued for several days, and in all these positions manifested great ability and stubborn valor. After the fall of Fort Wagner, he was transferred to Christ Church paris