Caswell Ranger
Corporal
- Joined
- Jul 27, 2011
- Location
- Virginia
Hello, Warren's V Corps returned to Federal lines by Dec 12, 1864, after destroying the Weldon Railroad in Sussex County VA. My Confederate Civil War ancestor was captured 12/12/64 near Sussex Courthouse, but federal troops had left the area by then, and there are no records of captured Confederates at this time. I would like to know what unit would have taken him prisoner.
Incidentally, Tom Chamberlain was a Provost Marshal in the V Corps at this time, so possible the two may have met. I presume my ancestor was taken pow by the troops covering Warren's withdrawal. He was in Barrenger's NC Brigade. The regiment sustained casualties as late as 12/12/64. Thanks for any help.
Incidentally, Tom Chamberlain was a Provost Marshal in the V Corps at this time, so possible the two may have met. I presume my ancestor was taken pow by the troops covering Warren's withdrawal. He was in Barrenger's NC Brigade. The regiment sustained casualties as late as 12/12/64. Thanks for any help.