- Joined
- Nov 8, 2018
- Location
- Palm Coast, Florida
The 1st North Carolina Junior Reserves Regiment was formed in July of 1864, with the merging of the 1st and 6th JR Battalions. The Junior Reserves were made up of boys aged between 15 and 18. This regiment was commanded by Colonel Frank S. Armistead (the brother of the deceased Brigadier Lewis Armistead of Pickett's Charge fame), aged 28-29; Lt. Colonel Charles Wetmore Broadfoot, aged 21; and Major Walter McKenzie Clark, aged only 17 at the time the regiment was formed.
The regiment would serve in the Carolina's Campaign, taking part in the Battle of Bentonville as part of Robert Hoke's division. It would surrender with Joe Johnston at Bennett Place.
The regiment would serve in the Carolina's Campaign, taking part in the Battle of Bentonville as part of Robert Hoke's division. It would surrender with Joe Johnston at Bennett Place.