American Civil War Soldiers
Name: Albert Cummings
Residence: Rockingham County, North Carolina
Occupation: Farmer
Enlistment Date: 5 Mar 1862
Enlistment Place: Rockingham County, North Carolina
Side Served: Confederacy
State Served: North Carolina
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 5 March 1862 at the age of 19.
Enlisted in Company G, 45th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 9 Apr 1862.
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American Civil War Regiments
Regiment: 45th Infantry Regiment North Carolina
Date of Organization: 1 Apr 1862
Muster Date: 9 Apr 1865
Regiment State: North Carolina
Regiment Type: Infantry
Regiment Number: 45th
Regimental Soldiers and History: List of Soldiers
Regimental History
Gettysburg after battle report:
Report of Capt. J. A. Hopkins, Forty-fifth North Carolina Infantry.
July 17, 1863.
Sir: I have the honor to submit the following report of the action
of the Forty-fifth North Carolina Regt., in the battle of July 1,
2, and 3, near Gettysburg, Pa.:
When our line of battle was first formed, our position was on the
right of the Second North Carolina Battalion, Forty-third, Fifty-third,
and Thirty-second North Carolina Regt.'s on our right.
In this order we advanced over a large, open field, during which the
Forty-third and Fifty-third were moved to our left, the position of
the Forty-fifth then being on the left of the Thirty-second and on
the right of the Forty-third North Carolina Regt.'s.
After firing a short time, we were ordered to charge, in which a
very gallant one was made, driving the enemy back, but could not
reap the benefit of our gallantry, as we would have done had it not
been for a deep railroad cut in which about a fourth of the regiment
went to the bottom. The remainder fell back some 50 paces. Those
who were in the cut soon came out, bringing with them several
squads of prisoners, some 20 or 30 in number. The line was then
formed on the crest of a hill, where we retained our position, under a
heavy fire of grape, canister, and musketry.
During the reformation of this line, the regiment suffered more
than it ever did in the same length of time. Lieut.'s [George
F.] Boyd and [W. E.] Harris were killed; Capt. P. P. Scales mortally
wounded; Lieut.-Col. [S. H.] Boyd, commanding,
wounded; Lieut. Samuel F. Adams, jr., wounded--refused to go to
the rear, but remained until the fight was over. Our killed and
wounded among the enlisted men were very heavy.
The regiment was next marched by the left flank, and was moved
so as to obtain a position perpendicular to the railroad cut, and made
a charge on the wood in our front, capturing 188 prisoners in this
place and several smaller squads in other places. The flag of the
Twentieth North Carolina Regt. was recaptured by Capt. A. H.
Gallaway, and handed by him to a member of that regiment. We
also captured a very fine flag-staff and tassels; the remnants of what
had been a fine Yankee flag were lying in different places. The scenes
of the day then being over, the regiment retired near the railroad
embankment, where we rested during the night.
July 2, the line of battle was formed in a beautiful grove, which
skirted the northwestern part of the town, near a theological seminary.
The position of the Forty-fifth North Carolina Regt. was
on the right of the Forty-third and on the left of the Thirty-second
North Carolina Regt.'s, Maj. John R. Winston commanding.
Though wounded, he remained with the regiment. The fire of the
enemy's artillery was very heavy for several hours. The line was
somewhat screened by the crest of a small hill. Loss, only 1 killed;
10 or 12 wounded. Late in the evening, the regiment was moved
forward nearly half a mile, mostly in an open field, where we were a
part of the time under a severe fire of sharpshooters; but, taking
warning in time, we escaped their fire by lying down. The line then
fell back a short distance, and retired for the night.
July 3, the regiment marched very early to support Gen. Johnson.
Early in the day, the regiment was ordered over the crest of a
hill to some breastworks that had been abandoned by the enemy, the
Forty-fifth North Carolina Regt. being on the right and the
Forty-third North Carolina Regt. on our left. The three extreme
right companies were openly exposed, having no fortification before
them. The enemy was on a height, and well fortified.
The line of fortification was not parallel with our line of battle,
lacking perhaps 15 or 20 degrees, and about half the length of our
line in front, and a short [distance] to the right and in rear of this
line was another, leaving an open space between the two.
In a few minutes after we arrived at the abandoned breastworks,
the enemy commenced moving from behind the first line of breastworks
to the second. At that time almost every man of the regiment
was firing into them as they passed the opening, certainly killing
a great number. At times it seemed as if whole masses of them
would fall. At one time this continued cross-fire kept up for about
five minutes, in which time we killed more than in all our fighting
before and after.
Our loss was 7 in both killed and wounded. Maj. Winston severely
wounded; Capt. [James F.] Hodges severely, Capts. A. H.
and Thomas S. Gallaway slightly, and Lieut. [William] Paylor,
slightly; Lieut. James M. Benton killed late in the engagement, after
showing as much or more gallantry than any officer in the regiment,
though he was only seventeen years of age.
The fire was continued until our ammunition gave out. Gen.
Daniel being consulted, the Forty-fifth was relieved by the Thirty-second
North Carolina Regt.. Then, retiring under the hill, remained
there until nearly 11 p. m. The regiment was marched back
through Gettysburg; built small fortifications during July 4, and
marched in the direction of Fairfield the following night.
July 6, early in the morning, the regiment was sent to the rear, and
to the right of the road we came, and ordered to take position on a
hill which was covered with tall wheat. When we arrived there,
the enemy had possession of the hill. We found them to be dismounted
cavalry, with Confederate uniform in part. Some of the
men hesitated to fire at first, but soon being asked to surrender, the
fire commenced, and continued until the Yankees were driven back
over the hill beyond a fence which was in hedge bushes, where there
was a force held in reserve; what amount we did not learn, being then
ordered to rejoin our brigade.
Officers and men all behaved so well, it would be difficult to say
much more for one than for another.
Our loss was 1 killed and 3 wounded.*
I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. A. HOPKINS,
Capt., Comdg. Forty-fifth North Carolina Regt.
Capt. W. M. Hammond,
Assistant Adjutant-Gen.
Source: Official Records: Series I. Vol. 27. Part II. Reports. Serial No. 44
Battles Fought
Fought on 29 Jun 1862 at Malvern Hill, VA.
Fought on 30 Jun 1862 at Frazier's Farm, VA.
Fought on 30 Jun 1862 at Frayser's Farm, VA.
Fought on 1 Jul 1862 at Malvern Hill, VA.
Fought on 7 Mar 1863 at Jones County, NC.
Fought on 15 May 1863 at Richmond, VA.
Fought on 15 Jun 1863.
Fought on 26 Jun 1863 at Shade's Gap, PA.
Fought on 27 Jun 1863 at Hagerstown, MD.
Fought on 1 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.
Fought on 2 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.
Fought on 3 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.
Fought on 4 Jul 1863 at South Mountain, MD.
Fought on 4 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.
Fought on 5 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.
Fought on 5 Jul 1863 at Shippensburg, PA.
Fought on 5 Jul 1863 at Chambersburg, PA.
Fought on 5 Jul 1863.
Fought on 5 Jul 1863 at Cashtown, PA.
Fought on 6 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.
Fought on 6 Jul 1863 at Fairfield, PA.
Fought on 14 Jul 1863 at Falling Waters, MD.
Fought on 15 Jul 1863 at Hagerstown, MD.
Fought on 21 Jul 1863 at Chester Gap, VA.
Fought on 22 Jul 1863.
Fought on 23 Jul 1863 at Martinsburg, WV.
Fought on 23 Jul 1863.
Fought on 14 Aug 1863.
Fought on 3 Sep 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.
Fought on 30 Sep 1863 at Greenville.
Fought on 14 Oct 1863 at Bristoe Station, VA.
Fought on 7 Nov 1863 at Kelly's Ford, VA.
Fought on 8 Nov 1863 at Brandy Station, VA.
Fought on 10 Nov 1863 at Stephensburg, VA.
Fought on 20 Nov 1863 at Fisher's Hill, VA.
Fought on 21 Nov 1863 at Rapidan, VA.
Fought on 27 Nov 1863 at Payne's Farm, VA.
Fought on 27 Nov 1863 at Mine Run, VA.
Fought on 28 Nov 1863 at Payne's Farm, VA.
Fought on 28 Nov 1863 at Mine Run, VA.
Fought on 28 Nov 1863 at Locust Grove, VA.
Fought on 3 Dec 1863 at Mine Run, VA.
Fought on 5 Dec 1863 at Rapidan, VA.
Fought on 29 Mar 1864.
Fought on 5 May 1864 at Wilderness, VA.
Fought on 6 May 1864 at Wilderness, VA.
Fought on 7 May 1864 at Wilderness, VA.
Fought on 8 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
Fought on 9 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
Fought on 10 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
Fought on 12 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
Fought on 12 May 1864 at Drewry's Bluff, VA.
Fought on 13 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
Fought on 15 May 1864 at Wilderness, VA.
Fought on 15 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
Fought on 16 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
Fought on 17 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
Fought on 18 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
Fought on 19 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
Fought on 20 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
Fought on 21 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
Fought on 23 May 1864 at Hanover Court House, VA.
Fought on 24 May 1864 at Hanover Junction, VA.
Fought on 24 May 1864 at Hanover Court House, VA.
Fought on 24 May 1864 at North Anna River, VA.
Fought on 26 May 1864 at Hanover Junction, VA.
Fought on 26 May 1864.
Fought on 30 May 1864 at Mechanicsville, VA.
Fought on 30 May 1864 at Cold Harbor, VA.
Fought on 30 May 1864 at Bethesda Church, VA.
Fought on 1 Jun 1864 at Cold Harbor, VA.
Fought on 2 Jun 1864 at Cold Harbor, VA.
Fought on 11 Jun 1864 at Locust Grove, VA.
Fought on 6 Jul 1864 at Harper's Ferry, WV.
Fought on 8 Jul 1864 at Harper's Ferry, WV.
Fought on 9 Jul 1864 at Monocacy, MD.
Fought on 11 Jul 1864 at Silver Springs, MD.
Fought on 11 Jul 1864 at Washington, DC.
Fought on 12 Jul 1864 at Washington, DC.
Fought on 12 Jul 1864 at Silver Springs, MD.
Fought on 12 Jul 1864 at Rockville, MD.
Fought on 13 Jul 1864 at Washington, DC.
Fought on 13 Jul 1864 at Silver Springs, MD.
Fought on 14 Jul 1864 at Fort Stevens, Washington, DC.
Fought on 15 Jul 1864 at Washington, DC.
Fought on 15 Jul 1864 at Poolesville, MD.
Fought on 15 Jul 1864 at Blair's Landing, MD.
Fought on 20 Jul 1864 at Sleepy Run, VA.
Fought on 21 Jul 1864 at Cherry Run, VA.
Fought on 24 Jul 1864 at Kernstown, VA.
Fought on 21 Aug 1864 at Charles Town, WV.
Fought on 22 Aug 1864 at Charles Town, WV.
Fought on 30 Aug 1864 at Charles Town, WV.
Fought on 4 Sep 1864 at Berryville, VA.
Fought on 15 Sep 1864.
Fought on 19 Sep 1864 at Winchester, VA.
Fought on 22 Sep 1864 at Fisher's Hill, VA.
Fought on 25 Sep 1864 at Harrisonburg, VA.
Fought on 30 Sep 1864.
Fought on 15 Oct 1864 at James River.
Fought on 17 Oct 1864 at Cedar Creek, VA.
Fought on 19 Oct 1864 at Cedar Creek, VA.
Fought on 20 Oct 1864 at Woodstock, VA.
Fought on 1 Nov 1864.
Fought on 2 Mar 1865 at Waynesboro, VA.
Fought on 20 Mar 1865 at Petersburg, VA.
Fought on 25 Mar 1865 at Hatcher's Run, VA.
Fought on 25 Mar 1865 at Fort Stedman, VA.
Fought on 25 Mar 1865 at Petersburg, VA.
Fought on 28 Mar 1865 at Fort Stedman, VA.
Fought on 1 Apr 1865 at Petersburg, VA.
Fought on 1 Apr 1865 at Five Forks, VA.
Fought on 2 Apr 1865 at Petersburg, VA.
Fought on 3 Apr 1865 at Hospl., Petersburg, VA.
Fought on 3 Apr 1865 at Hospl., Richmond, VA.
Fought on 3 Apr 1865 at Petersburg, VA.
Fought on 3 Apr 1865 at Sutherland's Station, VA.
Fought on 4 Apr 1865 at Richmond, VA.
Fought on 5 Apr 1865 at Amelia Court House, VA.
Fought on 5 Apr 1865.
Fought on 6 Apr 1865 at Burkeville Junction, VA.
Fought on 6 Apr 1865 at Farmville, VA.
Fought on 5 May 1865 at Greensboro, NC.
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Also in this unit is:
American Civil War Soldiers
Name: Leonidas Cummings
Residence: Rockingham County, North Carolina
Enlistment Date: 1 Sep 1862
Enlistment Place: Drewry's Bluff, Virginia
Side Served: Confederacy
State Served: North Carolina
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 1 September 1862 at the age of 32.
Enlisted in Company F, 45th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 1 Sep 1862.
U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles
Name: Leonidas Andrew Cummings
Residence: Rockingham County, North Carolina
Age at Enlistment: 32
Enlistment Date: 9 Jan 1862
Rank at enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Drewry's Bluff, VA
State Served: North Carolina
Service Record: Enlisted in Company F, North Carolina 45th Infantry Regiment on 01 Sep 1862.
Birth Date: abt 1830
Sources: North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster
North Carolina Marriage Collection, 1741-2004
Name: Leonidas A Cummings
Gender: Male
Spouse: Charlotte M Williams
Spouse gender: Female
Marriage Date: 8 Jun 1860
Marriage County: Rockingham
Marriage State: North Carolina
Source Vendor: North Carolina State Archives