26th Virginia Infantry
| The 26th Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment | |
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Flag of Virginia, 1861
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| Active | May 1861 – April 1865 |
| Country | The Confederate States of America |
| Allegiance |
 The Confederate States of America, State of Virginia |
| Branch | Confederate States Army |
| Type | Infantry Regiment |
| Role | Infantry |
| Nickname(s) | Heck’s Regiment, The Bloody 26th |
| Equipment | 1853 British Enfield Rifled Musket, Bayonet with sheath, Musket cleaning supplies, Musket caps, Cap Box, Cartridge Box, Ammunition, Knapsack, Blanket, Blanket Roll, Cartridge Box Belt, Waist Belt, Haversack, Canteen, Knife, Eating Utensils, Grooming Supplies, Shoes and Socks, (If they could get a pair in good condition) Underwear, Shirt, Suspenders, (Braces) Vest, Confederate Army of Northern Virginia Issue Uniform. |
| Engagements |
Gloucester Point Seven Days' Battles Yorktown Deep Bottom-Defenses of Charleston South Carolina-Battle of Legareville-Siege of Petersburg-Jordan’s Farm (June 15, 1864) Taylor's Farm Battle of Sayler's Creek- Battle of the Crater Appomattox Campaign Appomattox Court House |
| Disbanded | April 9th 1865 |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders |
Colonel Powahtan R. Page |
Gloucester Point Seven Days' Battles Yorktown Deep Bottom-Defenses of Charleston South Carolina-Battle of Legareville-Siege of Petersburg-Jordan’s Farm (June 15, 1864) Taylor's Farm Battle of Sayler's Creek- Battle of the Crater Appomattox Campaign
The 26th Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment raised in Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. It fought mostly with the Army of Northern Virginia and in South Carolina.
The 26th Virginia was organized during May and June, 1861, with men recruited in the counties of Gloucester, King and Queen, and Mathews.
The 26th was assigned to General Wise's Brigade in June, 1862, contained 31 officers and 424 men. After being involved in the Seven Days' Battles it was transferred to the Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. The unit participated in the defense of Charleston, then during the spring of 1864 returned to Virginia. Here it took its place in the Petersburg trenches and was active in various conflicts around Appomattox. Many were captured at Sayler's Creek and on April 9, 1865, there were 15 officers and 81 men present.
The field officers were Colonels Charles A. Crump and Powhatan R. Page; Lieutenant Colonel James C. Coucill; and Majors Patrick H. Fitzhugh, Joshua L. Garrett, William K. Perrin, and William H. Wheelwright.
Colonel Powahtan R. Page, Lieutenant Colonel James C. Coucill and Major Patrick H. Fitzhugh.
Colonel Page was mortally wounded at Taylor's Farm Virginia and died days later.
Companies within the regiment with places of enlistment.
Letters from the front:
".....Luther Rice Mills to John Mills
Trenches Near Crater
December 5, 1864.
BROTHER JOHN:Yours of the 28th was received last night. I was really glad to get a letter once more. It has been three weeks since I left home and I have received only two letters. I am very glad to hear that you made so much corn. I expect that you made more than Brother Robert did.
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