Capt. Gilchrist's Co. Heavy Artillery (Gist Guard)

Historical Notes:
The National Archives refers to this unit as a light artillery unit. It was organized during the winter of 1862-1863. In March, 1864, the company totalled 65 men, was involved in the defense of Savannah, returned to South Carolina, and surrendered in May, 1865. Officers:
Captain C.E. Chichester. Assignments:
Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, Battles:
Charleston Harbor (AUG - SEP 1863)
Roster:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 308 men.

Bibliography for Research:
U. S. Government Printing Office. Official Records of the American Civil War Davenport, IA. Eastern Digital Resources.

U. S. Government Printing Office. Official Records of the American Civil War - Naval Subset Davenport, IA Eastern Digital Resources.

Rigdon, John C. - Editor Civil War Soldiers Service Records - South Carolina. 2012. Davenport, IA Eastern Digital Resources.

Rigdon, John C. - Editor South Carolina Civil War Soldiers Index. 1996. Davenport, IA Eastern Digital Resources.