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Report of Major W. W. Sillers, Thirtieth North Carolina Infantry. JULY 19, 1863. SIR: The part taken by the Thirtieth Regiment North Carolina troops in the battle of Gettysburg having been under the eye of Brigadier-General Ramseur, it is unnecessary to go into details. The regiment (excepting as to its sharpshooters) was actively engaged only during the early part of the afternoon of Wednesday, July 1. It participated in the charge upon the enemy which resulted in driving him from a strong position behind a stone wall on elevated ground to the plain below in front of Gettysburg. After this, the enemy made but faint show of resistance until safe behind stone walls and intrenchments on the heights above the town. We sustained some losses during Thursday and Friday, chiefly among sharpshooters. The regiment went into the fight under the command of Colonel F. M. Parker, who was severely wounded after the stone wall was taken. We neither lost nor captured a flag during the engagement. Our loss was 6 killed, 36 wounded, and 5 missing, making a total of 47. Respectfully submitted. W. W. SILLERS, Major, Commanding Thirtieth North Carolina Troops. Captain [SEATON] GALES. Assistant Adjutant-General. |
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