The Georgia 1st (Ramsey’s) Volunteers Infantry Regiment was formed at Macon, Georgia, in April, 1861 (March 17, 1861). The men were raised in the towns and cities of Newnan, Perry, Augusta, Sandersville, Atlanta, Bainbridge, Quitman, Dahlonega, and Columbus. After being stationed at Pensacola it moved to Virginia, served under R.S. Garnett and H.R. Jackson, then during Lee’s Cheat Mountain Campaign was attached to General D.S. Donelson’s Brigade.
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- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2011
- Language
- English
- Category
- History
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- By (author): John Rigdon
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