Whitford's Infantry Battalion [also called 11th Battalion, Whitford's Rangers, or Whitford's Partisans] was organized during the spring of 1862 with four companies, later increased to six. This unit did efficient service scouting and driving back expediti ons in North Carolina. In May, 1863, it contained 400 effectives and in December, there were 627 present. During January, 1864, it merged into the 67th North Carolina Regiment.


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OFFICERS:

Lieutenant Colonel John N. Whitford

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BATTLES:

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The Civil War in North Carolina
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