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18th North Carolina

By alec_pope

  • Orginization of the Infantry Regiment

    Orginization of the Infantry Regiment
    The 18th Infantry Regiment, formerly the 8th Volunteers, was organized at Camp Wyatt, near Carolina Beach, North Carolina, in July, 1861. (July 1861)
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  • Relocation

    Relocation
    The 18th North Carolina Infantry Regiment moved to Virginia (Spring 1862)

  • Battle of Hanover Court House

    Battle of Hanover Court House
    The Regiment had participated in the Battle of Hanover Court House.

  • Seven Days Battles

    Seven Days Battles
    The 18th North Carolina regiment also participated in the Seven Days Battles. (June 25 to July 1, 1862)

  • Battle of Cold Harbor

    Battle of Cold Harbor
    They were also a part of the Battle of Cold Harbor, May 31 to June 12, 1864.

  • Siege of Petersburg

    Siege of Petersburg
    THey fought in the trenches during the Siege of Petersburg. June 9, 1864 to March 25, 1865.

  • Battle of Appomattox Court House

    Battle of Appomattox Court House
    The 18th North Carolina Infantry Regiment fought at the Battle of Appomattox Court House until the end of the war.