47th Virginia Volunteer Infantry - E Company
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The Regiment
The 47th Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment is a highly efficient Line Infantry Regiment; ready to sweep away the Federals like the sand from the shores. With shot and steel under the lead of potent officers, the Company is marching towards Glory and Victory. For more than 1 1/2 years, the 47th stood brave besides Virginia herself. Spourting both a great Atmosphere, aswell as tactical competence, Company E in particular is the perfect fit for any brave soldier.
Regimental History
The 47th Virginia Infantry Regiment was organized on June 11, 1861, and was accepted into service by the Confederate States of America on July 1, 1861. Originally the 47th contained ten (10) companies, A to K. However, at one time or another, the 47th had sixteen different companies in its official table of organization.
During its existence, at least 1,414 men served in the 47th with a mean age of 24 years, with the most common ages being 18, 19 and 22 years of age. The youngest recorded members were 15 years old (Samuel C. Anderson, George W. Carter, Alvardo D. Jett and Warner S. Sisson) and the oldest George W. Lewis at 57 years old.
Civilian occupation of the soldiers of the 47th was a cross section of the civilian activities in the Northern Neck of Virginia. Of the 443 occupations recorded, 163 were farmers, 142 were laborers, 30 were farm managers, 19 were carpenters, 12 watermen, 7 merchants and 4 teachers, as well as an assortment of other tradesmen.
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Battle Honors
Seven Days Battles - Seven Pines - Malvern Hill - Second Manassas - Harpers Ferry - Sharpsburg - Shepherdstown - Fredericksburg - Chancellorsville - Edenton Road - Gettysburg - Chester Station - Drewery’s Bluff - North Anna - Cold Harbor - Five Forks -
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Respectfully, James D. Bayley, Captain, 47th Virginia Infantry