Capt. Parker's Co. Light Artillery (Marion Artillery)
Historical Notes:
Marion Light Artillery was organized during the summer of 1861. Most of its members were from Marion, South Carolina. During January, 1865, it was assigned to A. Rhett's Brigade. Ended the war in North Carolina.
This company is a part of the 1st Regiment, South Carolina Artillery (Militia). This battery was one of four sent to occupy Fort Moultrie on Sullivan's Island on 27 December 1860. It was transferred to Confederate service in August 1861.
This was a part of the 1st Militia Artillery Regiment which was evidently separate from the SC 1st Artillery Regiment, although they shared common service. The 1st Artillery Regiment roster contains over 3,000 names however, so the two may be combined. Further research will be required on these units.
Officers:
E. L. Parker
Assignments:
Department of S.C., Ga., and Fla.
Battles:
Fort Sumter SC (12 - 13 APR 1861)
Edisto Island SC (29 MAR 1862)
Simmons' Bluff SC (21 JUN 1862)
Brandy Station (9 JUN 1863)
Williamsport (5 JUL 1863)
Grimball's Landing , James Island SC (30 JUL 1863)
Charleston Harbor (AUG - SEP 1863)
Legareville SC (25 DEC 1863)
Carolinas Campaign SC (FEB - APR 1865)
Roster:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 214 men.
This company is a part of the 1st Regiment, South Carolina Artillery (Militia). This battery was one of four sent to occupy Fort Moultrie on Sullivan's Island on 27 December 1860. It was transferred to Confederate service in August 1861.
This was a part of the 1st Militia Artillery Regiment which was evidently separate from the SC 1st Artillery Regiment, although they shared common service. The 1st Artillery Regiment roster contains over 3,000 names however, so the two may be combined. Further research will be required on these units.
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