Publisher's Synopsis
The SC 1st Infantry Regiment (Butler's) was also known as the SC 3rd Heavy Artillery Regiment and the SC 1st Regulars or Enlisted Men. It was organized in December, 1860, with eight companies, later increased to ten. The men were recruited in Charleston, Columbia, and Cheraw, and the counties of Greenville, Lancaster, Chesterfield, and Anderson. The unit trained as infantry and artillery, and served in the Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. It took an active part in many conflicts in and around Charleston. During the operations on Morris Island, July 10 to September 6, 1863, it lost 10 killed, 32 wounded, and 22 missing. Two companies of the 1st were involved in protecting Battery Wagner in the assault by Union troops depicted in the movie, "Glory." In January, 1865, the 1st was assigned to Colonel A. Rhett's Brigade and, serving as infantry, was active in the North Carolina Campaign. The unit surrendered on April 26, 1865. One regimental flag survives in The Charleston Museum in Charleston. Companies Of The 1st Infantry Regiment The companies of the 1st Infantry Regiment were recruited in Charleston, Columbia, and Cheraw, and the counties of Greenville, Lancaster, Chesterfield, and Anderson.
