Hi Barbara, a 4 x removed 1st cousin of mine was a Lieutenant in Co.K 53rd NC. He kept somewhat of a journal during the war. I have a transcription, I'm in the process of trying to edit. On Jan.8, 1864, he wrote : "saw 2 men belonging to Co's F & G shot for desertion." So, I would think the whole regiment was drawn up, if not the whole Brigade.

Glenn