John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch and Roster of The North Carolina 13th Artillery Battalion John C Rigdon

The North Carolina 13th Artillery Battalion was organized in December, 1863, with six companies. The men were from the counties of Cumberland, New Hanover, Beaufort, Orange, Craven, and Wake. From the notes appearing with the individual companies' rosters, it is apparent that these companies existed earlier in the war in various other commands and the creation of the 13th Artillery was the result of reorganization. The 13th Artillery was assigned to the Department of North Carolina and Southern Virginia. They were stationed at Weldon, North Carolina, guarding the railroad and shipping lines. They fought at Bentonville, and surrendered with the Army of Tennessee. Lieutenant Colonel Joseph B. Starr was in command. This book includes a very good firsthand account by James M. Mullen, Captain of Company A and serving in command of the battalion. He describes the situation around the Weldon Railroad and the final battles around Bentonville at the end of the war. Company A - Was Company D and the North Carolinians in Company B, 12th Battalion Virginia Light Artillery until 4 November 1863. Company B - Was 2nd Company B, 36th North Carolina Troops (2nd Regiment North Carolina Artillery), until 4 November 1863. Company C - Was 1st Company C, 36th Regiment North Carolina Troops (2nd Regiment North Carolina Artillery) until 4 November 1863. Company D - Was 2nd Company G, 36th Regiment north Carolina Troops (2nd Regiment North Carolina Artillery) until 4 November 1863. Company E - Was 2nd Company G, 40th Regiment North Carolina Troops (3rd Regiment North Carolina artillery) until 4 November. Company F - Was 1st Company H, 40th Regiment North Carolina Troops (3rd Regiment North Carolina Artillery) until 4 November 1863.