46th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
Historical Notes:
The North Carolina 46th Infantry Regiment, organized in March, 1862, at Camp Magnum, near Raleigh, North Carolina, contained men recruited in the counties of Robeson, Rowan, Burke, Warren, Richmond, Granville, Moore, Randolph, Sampson, and Catawba. The regiment served in General J.G. Walker's and Cooke's Brigade and was active in various conflicts of Army of Northern Virginia from the Seven Days' Battles to Fredericksburg . It was later sent to Pocataligo, South Carolina, where it was stationed until June, 1863. Returning to Virginia, the 46th fought at Bristoe, The Wilderness , Spotsylvania , and Cold Harbor , then endured the hardships of the Petersburg trenches south of the James River. It ended the war at Appomattox . This regiment reported
5 killed and 60 wounded during the Maryland Campaign, had 11 killed and 57 wounded at Fredericksburg , and had fifty-four percent disabled of the 540 engaged at The Wilderness . In April, 1865, it surrendered 15 officers and 102 men.
Officers:
Colonels
• Edward D. Hall
• William L. Saunders
Lieutenant Colonels
• William A. Jenkins
• Alexander C. McAlister
Majors
• Neill M. McNeill
• Rush J. Mitchell
• Richard M. Norment
Assignments:
General J.G. Walker's and Cooke's Brigade.
Walker's Brigade, Department of North Carolina (June-August 1862)
Walker's-Cooke's Brigade, Walker's-Ransom's Divison, 1st Crops, Army of Northern Virginia (September 1862-January 1863)
Cooke's Brigade, 3rd Military District of South Carolina, Department of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida (February-April 1863)
Cooke's Brigade, District of the Cape Fear, Department of North Carolina and Southern Virginia (April-May 1863)
Cooke's Brigade, Department of North Carolina (May-June 1863)
Cooke's Brigade, Department of Richmond (June-September 1863)
Cooke's Brigade, 3rd Corps, Army of Northern Virginia (September-October 1863)
Cooke's Brigade, Heth's Division, 3rd Corps, Army of Northern Virginia (October 1863-April 1865)
MAY 4-JUNE 12, 1864--Campaign from the Rapidan to the James River, Va.
No. 272. --Organization of the Army of Northern Virginia, commanded by General Robert E. Lee, C. S. Army, early in May, 1864.
On May 4, 1864 Gen. Cooke’s Brigade consisted of:
15th North Carolina, Col. William H. Yarborough.
27th North Carolina, Lieut. Col. Joseph C. Webb.
46th North Carolina, Col. William L. Saunders.
48th North Carolina, Col. Samuel H. Walkup.
On Nov. 30, 1864 Gen. Cooke’s Brigade consisted of:
15th North Carolina, Col. William H. Yarborough.
27th North Carolina, Lieut. Col. Joseph C. Webb.
46th North Carolina, Col. William L. Saunders.
48th North Carolina, Col. Samuel H. Walkup.
The 55th North Carolina was added to the brigade prior to Appomattox.
55th North Carolina, Capt. Walter A. Whitted.
Battles:
New Bern (March 14, 1862)
Seven Days Battles (June 25-July 1, 1862)
Malvern Cliff (June 30, 1862)
Harpers Ferry (September 12-15, 1862)
Sharpsburg (September 17, 1862)
Fredericksburg (December 13, 1862)
South Anna Bridge
Pocotaligo
Bristoe Campaign (October-November 1863)
Bristoe Station (October 14, 1863)
Mine Run Campaign (November-December 1863)
The Wilderness (May 5-6, 1864)
Spotsylvania Court House (May 8-21, 1864)
North Anna
Cold Harbor (June 1-3, 1864)
Petersburg Siege (June 1864-April 1865)
Globe Tavern
Ream’s Station
Squirrel Level Road
Jone’s Farm
Harman Road
Hatcher’s Run
Petersburg Final Assault (April 2, 1865)
Appomattox Court House (April 9, 1865)
Rosters:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 2006 men.
Company A - "Lumberton Guards" - many men from Robeson County
Company B - many men from Rowan County and Burke County
Company C - many men from Warren County
Company D - "Sons of Mars" - many men from Richmond County
Company E - "Tar River Rebels" - many men from Granville County
Company F - many men from Randolph County
Company G - "Randolph Rangers" - many men from Randolph County
Company H - "Moore Guards" - many men from Moore County
Company I - "Coharie Guards" - many men from Sampson County
Company K - "Catawba Braves" - many men from Catawba County
Bibliography for Research:
• Edward D. Hall
• William L. Saunders
Lieutenant Colonels
• William A. Jenkins
• Alexander C. McAlister
Majors
• Neill M. McNeill
• Rush J. Mitchell
• Richard M. Norment
Walker's Brigade, Department of North Carolina (June-August 1862)
Walker's-Cooke's Brigade, Walker's-Ransom's Divison, 1st Crops, Army of Northern Virginia (September 1862-January 1863)
Cooke's Brigade, 3rd Military District of South Carolina, Department of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida (February-April 1863)
Cooke's Brigade, District of the Cape Fear, Department of North Carolina and Southern Virginia (April-May 1863)
Cooke's Brigade, Department of North Carolina (May-June 1863)
Cooke's Brigade, Department of Richmond (June-September 1863)
Cooke's Brigade, 3rd Corps, Army of Northern Virginia (September-October 1863)
Cooke's Brigade, Heth's Division, 3rd Corps, Army of Northern Virginia (October 1863-April 1865)
MAY 4-JUNE 12, 1864--Campaign from the Rapidan to the James River, Va.
No. 272. --Organization of the Army of Northern Virginia, commanded by General Robert E. Lee, C. S. Army, early in May, 1864.
On May 4, 1864 Gen. Cooke’s Brigade consisted of:
15th North Carolina, Col. William H. Yarborough.
27th North Carolina, Lieut. Col. Joseph C. Webb.
46th North Carolina, Col. William L. Saunders.
48th North Carolina, Col. Samuel H. Walkup.
On Nov. 30, 1864 Gen. Cooke’s Brigade consisted of:
15th North Carolina, Col. William H. Yarborough.
27th North Carolina, Lieut. Col. Joseph C. Webb.
46th North Carolina, Col. William L. Saunders.
48th North Carolina, Col. Samuel H. Walkup.
The 55th North Carolina was added to the brigade prior to Appomattox.
55th North Carolina, Capt. Walter A. Whitted.
Seven Days Battles (June 25-July 1, 1862)
Malvern Cliff (June 30, 1862)
Harpers Ferry (September 12-15, 1862)
Sharpsburg (September 17, 1862)
Fredericksburg (December 13, 1862)
South Anna Bridge
Pocotaligo
Bristoe Campaign (October-November 1863)
Bristoe Station (October 14, 1863)
Mine Run Campaign (November-December 1863)
The Wilderness (May 5-6, 1864)
Spotsylvania Court House (May 8-21, 1864)
North Anna
Cold Harbor (June 1-3, 1864)
Petersburg Siege (June 1864-April 1865)
Globe Tavern
Ream’s Station
Squirrel Level Road
Jone’s Farm
Harman Road
Hatcher’s Run
Petersburg Final Assault (April 2, 1865)
Appomattox Court House (April 9, 1865)