Record #:

8907

Author(s):

Pearce, T. H.

Abstract:

The Civil War witnessed many fierce battles. One such battle took place on June 26, 1863 outside of Richmond, Virginia. There, Company A of the 44th North Carolina Regiment fought against Union Calvary and infantry. Their mission was to protect the North Anna River bridge which was a vital route in Richmond's railroad network. Company A was led by Tazewell Lee Hargrove of Vance County. The company held out but eventually succumbed to superior numbers. Every soldier in Company A was either killed or wounded during the battle.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 51 Issue 8, Jan 1984, p74-76, il, por

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Regimental histories; North Anna River, Battle of, Va., 1864