The Roster of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865, shows:

Durant, D.R. SC Arty. Melchers' Co. (Co.B,German Arty.)
Durant, J.S. SC Arty. Melchers' Co. (Co.B,German Arty.)

SC German Arty Bn, Co B
Capt F. Melchers
Organized in fall, 1861
Surrendered by Gen J E Johnston at Durham Station, NC 04/26/1865
BATTLES:
Port Royal - 11/07/1861
Carolinas Campaign - Feb-Apr 1865
Service from 1861 to 1865 was in the Dept of SC, GA & FL