They marched to Harpers Ferry after Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia withdrew from Maryland, staying there until October 30, when the brigade marched towards Falmouth, Virginia. The regiment fought at the disastrous Battle of Fredericksburg in December; among the losses was their wounded Colonel James H. Godman.
They marched to Harpers Ferry after Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia withdrew from Maryland, remaining there until October 30th when the brigade moved towards Falmouth, Virginia. The regiment fought at the disastrous Battle of Fredericksburg in December; among the casualties was their wounded Colonel James H. Godman.