South Carolina 5th Militia (Infantry)

Historical Notes:
The 5th Regiment Militia was also known as the 45th State Militia. It was probably organized from companies which had been organized years previous to the beginning of the Civil War for state service. South Carolina's Military Organizations During the War Between the States, states the following: "It was the South Carolina Militia and the South Carolina Regular Army that held the line around Charleston Harbor and along the coast during the first few months of 1861 until additional battalions and regiments of volunteers could be raised and prepared for duty.” Battles:
Fort Sumter Roster:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 117 men.

Company B

Company C

Company D

Company H

Company Unknown

Bibliography for Research:
U. S. Government Printing Office. Official Records of the American Civil War Davenport, IA. Eastern Digital Resources.

U. S. Government Printing Office. Official Records of the American Civil War - Naval Subset Davenport, IA Eastern Digital Resources.

Rigdon, John C. - Editor Civil War Soldiers Service Records - South Carolina. 2012. Davenport, IA Eastern Digital Resources.

Rigdon, John C. - Editor South Carolina Civil War Soldiers Index. 1996. Davenport, IA Eastern Digital Resources.