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51st Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
51st Infantry Regiment was organized at Wilmington, North Carolina, in April, 1862, with men recruited in the counties of Cumberland, Sampson, Duplin, Columbus, Robeson, and New Hanover. It was assigned to General Clingman's Brigade and served under him for the duration of the war. After fighting at Goldsboro, it moved to the Charleston area and was prominent in the defense of Battery Wagner. The 51st was then ordered to Virginia, participated in the battles at Drewry's Bluff and Cold Harbor, and endured the hardships of the Petersburg siege south and north of the James River. Returning to North Carolina, it saw action at Bentonville. On July 18, 1863, this regiment lost 16 killed and 52 wounded at Battery Wagner and in August contained 374 effectives. In May, 1864, it contained 1,100 men, and in October there were 145 present. During that time the 51st lost in killed and wounded 160 at Drewry's Bluff, 194 at Cold Harbor, and 104 at Fort Harrison. Very few surrendered with the Army of Tennessee. The field officers were Colonels John L. Cantwell and Hector McKethan, Lieutenant Colonels William A. Allen and Caleb B. Hobson, and Major James R. McDonald.
http://www.civilwar.nps.gov/cwss/regiments.cfm
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Robert A. Rozier
Residence Robeson County NC;
Enlisted on 4/26/1862 at Robeson County, NC as a Private.
On 4/26/1862 he mustered into "D" Co. NC 51st Infantry
(date and method of discharge not given)
He was listed as:
* Confined Point Lookout, MD (date not stated)
* POW 6/16/1864 Petersburg, VA
* Transferred 7/12/1864 Elmira, NY
* Oath of Allegiance 6/12/1865 Elmira, NY
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster
Also in Company D were:
Amos L. Rozier
Residence was not listed; a 28 year-old Farmer.
Enlisted on 4/7/1862 at Cumberland County, NC as a Private.
On 4/14/1862 he mustered into "D" Co. NC 51st Infantry
He died of disease on 3/26/1865 at Charlotte, NC
He was listed as:
* POW 5/16/1864 Drewry's Bluff, VA
* Confined 5/19/1864 Point Lookout, MD
* Transferred 8/16/1864 Elmira, NY
* Paroled 3/2/1865 Elmira, NY (And transferred for exchange)
* Hospitalized 3/21/1865 Charlotte, NC
Other Information:
born in Robeson County, NC
Evander C. Rozier
Residence was not listed;
Enlisted on 12/1/1862 at Howellsville as a Private.
On 12/1/1862 he mustered into "D" Co. NC 51st Infantry
He died of disease as POW on 11/23/1864 at Elmira, NY
He was listed as:
* POW 6/1/1864 Cold Harbor, VA
* Confined 6/11/1864 Point Lookout, MD
* Transferred 7/12/1864 Elmira, NY
Other Information:
Buried: Woodlawn National Cemetery, Elmira, NY
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Robert A. Rozier, Private, Company D, 51st Regiment North Carolina Infantry (State Troops), enlisted April 26, 1862 at Cross Roads by J. R. McDonala for the duration of the war, absent on furlough October 21, 1863, captured at Bermuda Hundred, Petersburg, Virginia, June 15/16, 1864, received at Fort Monroe, Virginia Military Prison, sent to Point Lookout, Maryland Prison June 18, transferred to Elmira, N. Y. Prison Camp arriving July 12, subscribed to Oath of Allegiance to the United States June 12, 1865, resident of Lumberton N. C., fair complexion, auburn hair, blue eyes, 5' 6-1/2"
M270: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of North Carolina
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Fifty-first North Carolina Infantry
Report of Col. Hector McKethan's Fifty-first North Carolina Infantry.
SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, S. C.,
July 20, 1863.
CAPT.: I have the honor to report the following statement of casualties and
conduct of the Fifty-first Regt. North Carolina Troops in the action at
Fort Wagner on the 18th instant:
Officers and men. K W T
Commissioned officers.... 1 5 6
Enlisted men............. 15 47 62
Total............... 16 52 68
K=Killed. W=Wounded. T=Total.
Before detailing the particulars of the affair, I ought, perhaps, to state
that I arrived at Battery Wagner on Monday, July 13, and reported to Col.
Graham, and by him my men were immediately placed in position to defend the
works, and was informed that in the event of an assault I would be held
strictly responsible for, and expected to defend successfully, my own line.
From this date to the assault, on the night of the 18th, most of my men had
been constantly on duty day and night, and were completely worn down with
fatigue, having slept but little for six nights, many of them having
fainted from excessive heat in the bomb-proof during the day.
My line extended from near the sally-port on the right. My left rested near
the bomb-proof immediately in front of the commissary building. The same
line assigned me by Col. Graham was approved by you, and I continued to
hold it. This line was unbroken during the entire fight, and was
successfully defended from three separate assaults made on it by the enemy,
and their wounded and dead is the surest evidence of the precision with
shish we fired.
The first assault was made about 8 p.m. Some minutes before that time my
entire line was occupied, and from my line was the first infantry firing
done. The enemy was three times repulsed from the front of my line, but in
the meantime had effected a lodgment on our works near the burst rifled
gun, 40 yards to my left. I then directed my fire to rake the ditch and the
outer portion of the work at that point, and am convinced that our fire
must have been very destructive. By this time, but of the three guns
stationed on the platform immediately in rear of the flag-staff was in
condition to be fired. So new of the artillerymen were left that it became
necessary for me to detail a portion of my men to assist in manning the
gun, which, under charge of Corporal Conner, of the artillery continued to
fire on the enemy with effect so long as the action continued.
You will remember that before the enemy were near enough to be fired on by
the infantry, I called your attention to the fact that I and Lieut.-Col.
[C. B.] Hobson had examined the full length of my line and found the
companies ready and in proper position, and fired on the enemy as soon as
they came in range.
At the time the order was given for the men to leave the bomb-proof and
occupy the lines, the shelling was most terrific, and I am informed some
confusion followed. While the shelling continued, I succeeded in manning my
lines, commencing on the right, and by the time it had ceased, as before
stated, I reported to you. By this time the confusion caused by the
shelling had ceased, and a very large portion of my officers and men were
at their post. I am unable to state whether or not any of my men skulked in
the bomb-proof, as I left it and went to the right of my line as soon as
the order was given. From the number of each company I found in position,
I am of the opinion that the skulkers were but few.
The action continued until 11.30 p.m., when the firing ceased.
Considering the extent of my line (more than half of the front attacked
by the enemy), I am of the opinion that my officers and men acted well, and
my heavy loss is an evidence of the readiness with which the men exposed
themselves. Where so many did well, it is impossible to mention all who
deserve to be; but I cannot refrain from mentioning the names of Capt. E.
Southerland and Lieut. W. H. Littlejohn, of Company A, both of whom were
severely wounded. Lieut. G. W. Thompson, Company E, was killed while nobly
discharging his duty at the head of his company . Lieut. John D.
Malloy, Company D, acted with conspicuous coolness and bravery, and was
severely wounded in the neck near the close of the action. Lieut. W. F.
Murphy, Company K, acted well during the engagement. Capt. W. R. Bell,
Company B, was among the first to get his men in position when the order
was given. He and his entire company fought well. The conduct of many of
the non-commissioned officers and men attracted my attention.
I will mention here that Lieut.-Col. Hobson, and Adjutant [J. R.] Latta
rendered me valuable service during the action, and did much to get the
men promptly in position, and remained at their post faithfully during the
action.
I am, with great respect, your obedient servant,
H. McKETHAN,
Col. Fifty-first Regt. North Carolina Troops.
Capt. [W. T.] TALIAFERRO,
Assistant Adjutant-Gen.
Source: Official Records
CHAP. XL.] OPERATIONS ON MORRIS ISLAND, S. C.