2nd Regiment, North Carolina Detailed Men

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Brief History
2nd Regiment, North Carolina Detailed Men was organized late in 1864 and sent to Salisbury, North Carolina. It was probably captured in the engagement at Salisbury on April 12, 1865.

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.

Company A - many men from Yadkin County

Company B - many men from Davie County

Company C - many men from Surry County

Company D - many men from Surry County

Company E - many men from Surry County

Company F - many men from Alleghany County

Company G - many men from Ashe County

Company H - many men from Wilkes County

Other Sources
National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information.