4th Regiment, South Carolina Infantry

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Brief History


4th Infantry Battalion was formed in April, 1862, when the 4th South Carolina Infantry Regiment was reorganized into a five company battalion. On November 11, 1862, it was consolidated into two companies and united with the infantry of Hampton's South Carolina Legion. Predecessor unit:4th Infantry Regiment was organized at Anderson, South Carolina, in March 1861. In April, 1862 it was consolidated into five companies and redesignated the 4th South Carolina Battalion. (See soldiers service records on Footnote.com and the Eastern Digital Resources information listed below for further history on the 4th Regiment, South Carolina Infantry.)

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.