John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 2nd Artillery Regiment John C Rigdon

The North Carolina 2nd Artillery Regiment AKA The 36th Regiment Volunteers AKA The Cape Fear Regiment] completed its organization at Fort Caswell, North Carolina, in May, 1862. Its companies were from the counties of Sampson, Cumberland, New Hanover, Columbus, Halifax, Brunswick, and Bladen. The rosters of this regiment identify a number of colored men who served. The 2nd Artillery was attached to the Department of North Carolina and Southern Virginia and was active at different posts defending Cape Fear. Later eight companies were engaged at Fort Fisher, one at Fort Campbell, and one at Wilmington. In December, 1864, a detachment was involved in the defense of Savannah. After the capture of Fort Fisher, it served as infantry in the Battle of Bentonville and surrendered with the Army of Tennessee. Company A (1st): Wilmington Horse Artillery Company A (2nd): King Artillery Company B (1st): Bladen Guards Company B (2nd): 13th Light Artillery Battalion Company B (3rd): Bladen Stars Company C (1st): Cape Fear Light Artillery Company C (2nd) Company D (1st): Scotch Greys Company D (2nd): Anderson Artillery Company E: Columbus Artillery Company F: Pamilico Artillery Company G (1st) Company G (2nd): Kennedy Artillery Company G (3rd): Lamb Artillery Company H: Clarendon Guards Company I (1st): Herring Artillery Company I (2nd): Bladen Artillery Company K: Brunswick Artillery