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Thanks for this information. I had no idea.James D. Phillips of the 42nd Mississippi, according to Confederate Military History, Extended Addition, Tennessee, vol. X, pp. 671-672 (cited below), was born in McMinnville, Tennessee in 1834, and was mortally wounded while carrying the regimental colors of the 42nd Mississippi on July 3.
https://archive.org/details/confederatemilit0000unse_n0k1/page/670/mode/2up
However, Phillips' service records (Fold3, posted above) reflect that he was 23 years of age as of May 1862 and had been born in Mississippi.
It would certainly be helpful to resolve the conflicting data as I had previously cited him as a color bearer at Gettysburg:
Stories of Color Bearers at Gettysburg | Gettysburg
Color Sgt Gillian Ryerson 7th NJ After the failed assault at Petersburg on June 18, 1864, the 7th along with others threw up earthworks near the Hare House. Ryerson placed the National Colors on the works, daring the rebels to shoot it down. When a shot shattered the staff, knocking the Colors...
I am thinking his service records reflect when he arrived in Mississippi (ca. 1839) from Tennessee, when he would actually have been about five years old.
If the Tennessee connection holds up, your ancestor not only fought in one of the decisive battles of the war, but also demonstrated heroic valor unto death while carrying a regimental banner into one of the most epic charges in recorded history. Something to be immensely proud of, for sure.
Thank you for this information.James D. Phillips of the 42nd Mississippi, according to Confederate Military History, Extended Addition, Tennessee, vol. X, pp. 671-672 (cited below), was born in McMinnville, Tennessee in 1834, and was mortally wounded while carrying the regimental colors of the 42nd Mississippi on July 3.
https://archive.org/details/confederatemilit0000unse_n0k1/page/670/mode/2up
However, Phillips' service records (Fold3, posted above) reflect that he was 23 years of age as of May 1862 and had been born in Mississippi.
It would certainly be helpful to resolve the conflicting data as I had previously cited him as a color bearer at Gettysburg:
Stories of Color Bearers at Gettysburg | Gettysburg
Color Sgt Gillian Ryerson 7th NJ After the failed assault at Petersburg on June 18, 1864, the 7th along with others threw up earthworks near the Hare House. Ryerson placed the National Colors on the works, daring the rebels to shoot it down. When a shot shattered the staff, knocking the Colors...
I am thinking his service records reflect when he arrived in Mississippi (ca. 1839) from Tennessee, when he would actually have been about five years old.
If the Tennessee connection holds up, your ancestor not only fought in one of the decisive battles of the war, but also demonstrated heroic valor unto death while carrying a regimental banner into one of the most epic charges in recorded history. Something to be immensely proud of, for sure.
Thanks for the information.
I looked up my ancestor on Ancestry.com and he is indeed the one wo fought with valor, carrying the regimental flag. Sad that he died. His brother was Benjamin A. Phillips who was my great great grandfather, glad he survived.James D. Phillips of the 42nd Mississippi, according to Confederate Military History, Extended Addition, Tennessee, vol. X, pp. 671-672 (cited below), was born in McMinnville, Tennessee in 1834, and was mortally wounded while carrying the regimental colors of the 42nd Mississippi on July 3.
https://archive.org/details/confederatemilit0000unse_n0k1/page/670/mode/2up
However, Phillips' service records (Fold3, posted above) reflect that he was 23 years of age as of May 1862 and had been born in Mississippi.
It would certainly be helpful to resolve the conflicting data as I had previously cited him as a color bearer at Gettysburg:
Stories of Color Bearers at Gettysburg | Gettysburg
Color Sgt Gillian Ryerson 7th NJ After the failed assault at Petersburg on June 18, 1864, the 7th along with others threw up earthworks near the Hare House. Ryerson placed the National Colors on the works, daring the rebels to shoot it down. When a shot shattered the staff, knocking the Colors...
I am thinking his service records reflect when he arrived in Mississippi (ca. 1839) from Tennessee, when he would actually have been about five years old.
If the Tennessee connection holds up, your ancestor not only fought in one of the decisive battles of the war, but also demonstrated heroic valor unto death while carrying a regimental banner into one of the most epic charges in recorded history. Something to be immensely proud of, for sure.
There are 2 monuments at Gettysburg to the Davis Brigade. One source gives the following information about Davis Brigade at the Battle of Gettysburg:
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2000 seems to be a big brigade for a Confederate brigade at this time of the war. The other post says this was the first battle for the 42 Mississippi which meant could explain they were fully formed.
Brigadier General Joseph R. Davis' Brigade: 2305
Yes it does. Unfortunately I don't recall which source I found the number from. Sorry.
Karen Lips I'm flying threw the thread with apologies to all if I'm repeating previously posted info. You relations unit, the 42nd Miss was involved in a famous action the first day at Gburg at the Railroad Cut. The 42nd was on the extreme right of the line meaning some were more able to escape the cut, funneling to the west and out of the cut that was previously felt to be a strong defensive position. Google the Railroad Cut-Gettysburg for more and some good maps.
Thanks. Good info.
It also helps that they really weren't engaged between Antietam and Gettysburg. They weren't losing too many men (except to disease) and returning those wounded from earlier campaigns.
Bringing the