Historical Notes:
Waccamaw Light Artillery was organized early in 1863 with men from Georgetown County. Attached to the Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, the unit served in the Charleston area until the evacuation of that city in February, 1865. It later disbanded.
Officers:
Captain Mayham Ward
Assignments:
Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida
Battles:
Black River (13 AUG 1862)
Siege of Charleston
Charleston Harbor (AUG - SEP 1863) Roster:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 300 men.