This battalion was organized with 5 companies on 22 FEB 1862. Companies F & G organized on 27 MAY 1862. Company H was assigned on 16 OCT 1862.

The Enfield Rifles were surrendered by Gen. Joseph E. Johnston at Durham Station, Orange County, North Carolina on 26 APR 1865.

First Commander:

Major, Lieutenant Col. Patrick H. Nelson

Field Officers:

Major Lovick W. R. Blair
Major, Lieutenant Colonel James H. Rion


NOTES ON THE MEN OF THE 7th INFANTRY BATTALION

HILL, L. B. - Company C. Drummer

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ROSTERS

Company H - Ninety Six Riflemen

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The following books have been written on the 7th Infantry Battalion:

Hagood, Johnson

Memoirs of the War of the Seccession. I have not been able to find a copy of this book. I believe it deals primarily with the 1st Infantry Regiment.

REF: Compendium of the Confederate Armies - Sifakis

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