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Brief History

Gist Guard Light Artillery was organized during the winter of 1862-1863. It served in the Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Surrendered in May, 1865 [1] .


Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin

Men often enlisted in  a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded.  However if you are unsure which company your ancestor  was in, try the company recruited in his county first.



The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database lists 305 men on its roster for this unit. Roster.

Other Source

References

  1. ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (accessed 4 January 2011).
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