3rd Battalion, Georgia Sharpshooters (Confederate)

United States  U.S. Military   Georgia    Georgia Military   Georgia in the Civil War  3rd Battalion, Georgia Sharpshooters 

Brief History
Organized during the spring of 1863 with men who transferred from other Georgia units and those recruited in Richmond and Gwineet counties. Assigned to General Wofford's Brigade,then was part of Early's operations in the Shenandoah Valley. The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).

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.

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.