Company A – “Onslow Rough and Readys” – Onslow County – Captain Claude Barry
Company B – “Marion Men” – McDowell County – Captain W.B. Halyburton
Company C – “Moore County Scotch Riflemen” – Moore County – Captain John M. Kelley
Company D – “Haw River Boys” – Chatham County – Captain Hardy J. Lasater
Company E – “Person Boys” – Person County – Captain John G. Jones
Company F – “Redwine Beauregards” – Union County – Captain Thomas Redwine
Company G – “Henderson Rifles” – Henderson County – Captain Joseph P. Jordan
Company H – “Mecklenburg Farmers” – Mecklenburg County – Captain Hugh Dixon
Company I – “Wayne County Volunteers” – Wayne County – Captain Angus J. Finlayson
Company K – “Burke and Catawba Sampsons” – Burke and Catawba Counties – Captain James R. Ellis

Assigned to the District of the Pamlico, Department of North Carolina

Battle of New Bern

The regiment’s flank was exposed when the militia unit next to them retreated, and it, too, retreated in “utmost disorder.”  It lost 5 men killed, 11 wounded and 9 missing.

Seven Days Battles

King’s School House

The regiment lost 1 man killed and 5 wounded.

Battle of Malvern Hill

The regiment lost 18 men killed, 91 wounded and 18 missing. Colonel Ransom was twice wounded. Lieutenant Colonel Petway took over the regiment and led it in an assault up the hill until he was killed. Captain Hardy Lassiter was killed. Captain James Johnston of Company K and Lieutenant Malcom Ray of Company C were wounded.

Major Jones took command of the regiment and was promoted to lieutenant colonel after the battle. Captain John Kelly of Company C was promoted to major, First Lieutenant Evander Blue was promoted to captain of Company C and First Lieutenant Robert E. Petty was promoted to captain of Company D.

Harpers Ferry

Occupied Loudon Heights, which had been left unguarded by Federal forces in Harpers Ferry.

Battle of Sharpsburg (Antietam)

The regiment was commanded by Colonel Matt W. Ransom. In the early morning it was moved from the extreme right of the line to the left in support of Jackson. The brigade attacked into the West Woods, driving off and pursuing the Federal troops.

It was at this time that the famous incident occured where Private Hood of Company H volunteered to climb a tree under heavy fire for General Jackson and report on the enemy’s forces. (“Oceans of them!”) General Robert Ransom made Hood his orderly for this exploit.

The regiment lost 3 men killed and 25 wounded. Captain Walter M. Bryson of Company G was killed. Captain Evander Blue of Company C was wounded. After the battle Lieutenant John Chase was promoted to captain of Company G.

From the War Department marker for Ransom’s Brigade on the Antietam battlefield:

Ransom’s Brigade reached Sharpsburg during the afternoon of September 16th, and was held in reserve until daybreak of the 17th, when it took position on the extreme right observing Snavely’s Ford. Between 8 and 9 A.M., it moved to the left and supported McLaws in his attack on Sedgwick’s Division. Arriving abreast the southwest edge of the West Woods, it advanced northwardly until opposite this point, when it wheeled to the right and encountered the enemy at the Poffenberger buildings and on the high ground to the east.

Attacked on the flank and in the front the Federal line was compelled to retire. The Brigade followed in pursuit until, near the Hagerstown Pike, it was checked by the destructive fire of the Federal Artillery, and sought shelter in the undulations of the ground.

Battle of Fredericksburg

The regiment supported the Washington Artillery on Marye’s Heights and Willis’ Hill. It lost 27 men killed and 127 wounded. Major Kelly and Lieutenant John H. Conley of Company B was killed and Lieutenant W.H. Holt of Company D was mortally wounded. Captain Robert E. Petty of Company D was wounded.

After the battle Captain James Johnson of Company K was promoted to major and Lieutenant Philip Johnston was promoted to captain of Company K.

Gum Swamp

Drove Federal troops from Gum Swamp back to New Bern.

Bottom’s Bridge

Skirmished with and turned back a Federal advance.

Battle of Boone’s Mill

Helped turn back a Federal advance of some 5,000 men without loss.

New Bern

A three pronged Confederate attack on New Bern found Federal defenses were too heavy and returned to Kinston.

Battle of Plymouth

After three days of preparations an assault on the Federal works was made on the 20th at daybreak. The regiment attacked Fort Comfort and the Conaby Redoubt. It lost 103 casualties, some from friendly fire which fell short from the Confederate ironclad CSS Albemarle.

Drewry’s Bluff

Bermuda Hundred

Six compannies of the regiment fought on the picket lines. Captain William A. Ellis of Company I was killed and Captain Robert E. Petty of Company D was badly wounded.

Siege of Petersburg

Reached Petersburg at dawn and moved into the defensive works under heavy artillery fire, repulsing two Federal assaults.

Battle of The Crater

Globe Tavern

The regiment was pulled out of line for an attack on Federal forces along the Petersburg & Weldon Railroad. Although the attacks were successful, the railroad remained blocked.

Fort Stedman

The regiment was pulled back to Petersburg and took part in the failed assault on Fort Stedman. Colonel Johnston and Captain S.G. Howie of Company F were killed, and a large number of other men were killed or taken prisoner. After the attack the remnants of the regiment returned to Hatcher’s Run.

Dinwiddie Court House

Assisted Pickett’s Division in pushing Sheridan’s Federal cavalry back from the Confederate flank, then returned to Hatcher’s Run.

Battle of Five Forks

The regiment fought on the east side of Five Forks north of White Oak Road and along Ford Road. About half the regiment became casualties, including around 100 men captured.

Saylers Creek

Fought as part of the rear guard.

Appomattox Court House

The regiment surrendered 5 officers and 111 enlisted men.