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Companies
Company | Contact | Web Site | Federal Impression |
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1st NC Cavalry, Co. D | Charles McMahon This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
www.facebook.com/pages/... | 1st Michigan Cavalry |
1st NC Cavalry, Co. I | Chris Cook This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
www.firstnccavalry.com | |
1st NC Volunteers/11th NC Troops | Lee Gordon This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
www.11thnc.org | 151st Pennsylvania Infantry "The Schoolteacher's Regiment" |
2nd Maryland, Co. A | Chris Cotone This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
www.2ndmarylandcoa.com | |
4th NC Cav./50th NCT, Co. B | Bryan Stanton This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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7th NC State Troops, Co. F "Fisher's Rifle Guard" / Alternate Impression CSMC |
Mark Trail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
www.7ncstcof.org | |
10th Louisiana, Co. C |
Dennis Watson Less Peplinski |
10 TH. Louisiana Co. C. Canadians In The Civil War Facebook Group | 4th Michigan Infantry, Co. C "Peninsular Guard" |
13th NC Troops, Co. B "Ranaleburg Riflemen" |
Geary Shafer This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
www.13thnc.com | 136th New York Volunteers |
23rd NC Troops "Pee Dee Guards" |
Jamie McRae This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
www.23rdnc.com | Generic |
27th NC Troops, Co. B "The Guilford Greys" |
Cole Levens This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
www.GuilfordGreys.com | 14th U.S. Regulars Sykes Division V Corps Army of the Potomac |
27th NC Troops, Co. D "Tuckahoe Braves" |
Reid Hodges This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
https://d27thnctroops.web.app/ | |
28th NC Troops, Co. I | Stephen Harris This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
www.28thnct.org | Generic |
30th NC Troops, Co. K "Mecklenburg Beauregards" |
Bob Weltner This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
www.30thnct.org | 9th Pennsylvania Reserves, Co. H "New Brighton Rifles" |
Latham’s Battery (3rd NC Art) | Ward Deese This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Battalion Uniform Guidelines
1861
Uniform
Coat: 50% N.C. Sack coat & 50% private contract patterns, pre-war militia and others.
Pants: Same as above.
Hat: Predominately McDowell pattern forage caps. Some plug hats and other styles. Some pre-war militia and U.S.
Overcoat: None
Weapons and Accoutrements
Weapons: Almost exclusively pre-war conversion smoothbores (U.S. M1816, M1822, M1835, M1842) provided by the Militia Act of 1808 and stored at the Fayetteville, N.C. armory. Some Model 1841.
Cartridge Box: Almost exclusively pre-war .69 cal. U.S. issue or militia types. Some .54 cal.
Cap Box: Pre-war government issue
Waistebelt: Leather with pre-war militia plates, roller buckles, or other unit-specific types.
Knapsack: Hardpacks
Canteen: Pre-war, private contract types and others
Footwear: Brogans, boots, civilian and others
Note
Bayonets appropriate to firearms for all years. North Carolina produced uniforms for enlisted men were almost exclusively made of jeans cloth material for the entire war.
1862
Uniform
Coat: North Carolina Sack coat, North Carolina shell jacket, other private contract patterns, captured U.S., and civilian.
Pants: Same as above
Hat: McDowell pattern forage caps, slouch, plug, pre-war militia and U.S., captured U.S., civilian, etc.
Overcoat: Some N.C. issue, civilian, captured U.S.
Weapons and Accoutrements
Weapons: Many pre-war U.S. modules (converted), imports, C.S., N.C., etc.
Cartridge Box: Standard .54, .58, 69 cal. models, some imports.
Cap Box: Standard issue, some imports
Waistebelt: Black leather or prepared cloth with roller buckle, some pre-war militia and captured U.S.
Knapsack: Hard and softpack types, some imports.
Canteen: Government models, private contractors, etc.
Footwear: Standard brogans and private contractors
Note
1862, particularly Summer and Fall, North Carolina Troops were less uniformly clothed and more "threadbare" in appearance than any other time during the war. Combination of N.C. issue, private contractors, civilian and captured U.S.
1863
Uniform
Coat: Predominately N.C. shell jackets, some privately contracted unit-specific patterns.
Pants: N.C. issue plain gray, some unit-specific patterns.
Hat: 80% slouch and plug hats (brims worn up) . 20% forage cap and others.
Overcoat: N.C. issue, some others
Weapons and Accoutrements
Weapons: Predominately pre-war U.S., captured U.S., imports, some N.C. issue.
Cartridge Box: Standard .54, .58, .69 cal., U.S., C.S., N.C., some imports.
Cap Box: Same as above
Waistebelt: Black leather or prepared cloth with roller buckle, some unit specific others.
Knapsack: Mostly softpack, some hardpack, some imports.
Canteen: Standard U.S., C.S. types, some wooden.
Footwear: Standard brogans, etc.
Note
The lack of uniformity of 1862 decreased in 1863. Supply and demand dovetailed at about the time of Gettysburg. North Carolina Troops ended 1863 looking much more uniform and well equipped than when the year began.
1864 & 1865
Uniform
Coat: N.C. shell jackets made of jean cloth material. Color: gray
Pants: N.C. issue, plain gray, jean cloth.
Note: The gray color varied somewhat from one cloth batch to another. In the field, as a result of varied conditions, usage, etc., the shade of gray varied somewhat from man to man and unit to unit.
Hat: 80% slouch or plug hat (brim worn up). 20% forage cap and others.
Overcoat: N.C. issue gray.
Weapons and Accoutrements
Weapons: 80% Enfields, U.S. M1861, M1863. 20% .69 cal. N.C. rifles, others
Cartridge Box: Standard .54, .58, .69, some imports.
Cap Box: Standard issue and some imports
Waistebelt: Black leather or prepared cloth with roller buckle.
Knapsack: Softpack and some imports.
Canteen: Standard U.S., C.S., N.C., and some others.
Footwear: Standard black and brown brogans.
Note
Leather gear was predominately black. Prepared cloth was gradually replacing leather for belts and cartridge box slings. One half or more of the soldiers used knapsacks. Soldiers were required to keep uniforms and equipment clean and repaired. As the war progressed, the use by North Carolinians of cartridge box plates, waist belts, and cartridge box sling plates declined significantly.
Battalion Staff
2020 Battalion Staff
Colonel Bill Potts | ||
Lt. Colonel Barry Decker | Major Doug Wright | Major John Baucom |
Adjutant Tim Greene | Assistant Adjutant Lee Gordon | Sgt. Major Stephen Harris |
Treasurer Geary Shafer | Surgeon Geary Shafer | Engineer Thomas Fernbacker |
Provost Joseph Burton | Chaplain Perry Miller | Color Sgt. Lesley Peplinski |
Ordnance Sgt. Andy Cole | Quartermaster Sgt. Steve Earley | Musician - |
Civilian Liaison Rochelle McFarland Weltner |
Signal Corps (Web Site) Jeff Frank | Brigadier General Emeritus Donny Taylor |
About (2)
The North Carolina Battalion was formed in 1985 from all the Civil War reenacting units in North Carolina to be able to participate as a large group under their own command during the 125th anniversary events. This unity lasted until after the 125th Gettysburg when two units of the original battalion left to form another battalion now known as the 2nd NC Battalion (Carolina Legion). The remainder of the units assumed the name of the 1st NC Battalion. This battalion has been together from 1988 until the present. We have grown from 100 men to the present strength of 535 men. In 1997 the battalion was given the status of a “Regiment”. This status was awarded because 1st NC Battalion was able to consistently field 10 companies with an average of 300+ men in the ranks at each ANV sanctioned event. New for the 2011 season, we are pleased to have the beginnings of our own fife and drum corps.
Today the rank and file of the regiment has grown and now represents units from Canada to Florida. We are a very family-oriented reenacting organization with member’s wives and children being welcome in our camps. We are primarily a mainstream group and strive to make the experience of reenacting meaningful for each of our members. We also respect the desires of our progressive members and work to make their experience as fulfilling as the event will allow. While the 4th regiment does not uniformly portray any one specific federal impression, we encourage, support and provide a leadership structure for those member units who do galvanize, as we understand the importance of portraying both sides of this conflict.
One of the most important goals of the 4th Regiment is to assist each member unit in achieving the most realistic experience possible at every Regimental event they attend. This is accomplished by the battalion staff as they provide quality leadership, authentic camps, and safety during battles. The staff also coordinates with event organizers to insure that basic needs such as firewood and water are maintained.
The Regiment has created a recommended standard for military impressions. The regiment does not however, supersede any guidelines set up by individual companies unless appearance is clearly outside of known historical research. If that is the case, the staff will offer guidance and suggestions to correct the situation.
New members interested in joining the reenacting community should apply for membership as part of a company or group. If you are not yet a member of a group, please contact us at the email address below and we will be glad to direct you to some our member units that are closest to your home. Hopefully you can find one that meets your expectations and then join us in the field!
During events, the staff area is always open to anyone who may want to come by and talk, also staff members of the regiment are always available to assist individuals with their needs or questions.
This is a brief overview of the 4th Regiment, 1st Division ANV. Please feel free to contact any member of the staff with additional questions, comments or concerns you may have about the regiment.
Hope to see you on the field.
Col Bill Potts Commanding
4th Regiment/ 1st NC Battalion
1st Division, Army of Northern Virginia 2011