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The Civil War in Georgia |
HISTORICAL NOTES:
The Georgia 42nd Infantry Regiment was assembled at Camp McDonald, Georgia, in March, 1862, with men from Gwinnett, De Kalb, Newton, Walton, Fulton, and Calhoun counties. The regiment moved to Tennessee, then Mississippi where it was attached to General Barton's Brigade in the Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana. It fought at Chickasaw Bayou and Champion's Hill, and on July 4, 1863, was captured at Vicksburg. Exchanged and brigaded under General Stovall, the 42nd continued the fight in various battles from Missionary Ridge to Bentonville. In December, 1863, it contained 444 men and 394 arms, and in November, 1864, there were 345 present for duty. The regiment surrendered with the Army of Tennessee with 5 officers and 126 men.
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Evans, Clement A. Confederate Military History - Georgia Volume |
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Henderson, Lillian. Roster of the Confederate Soldiers of Georgia |
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Jones, Charles E. Georgia in the War |
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Rigdon, John C. Historical Sketch and Roster of the Georgia 42nd Infantry Regiment |
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Calhoun, W. C. The History of the 42nd Regiment GA Volunteers C.S.A. |
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