Reardon, James E., d.1863
Biographical Note
James E. Rearden was a confederate soldier with the 7th South Carolina Infantry, a part of Kershaw's brigade known as the "Bloody Seventh" because of heavy losses during numerous battles of the Civil War. James E. Rearden enlisted at Greenville in 1861. His regiment was mainly stationed in the Northern Virginia area where these letters originated. Rearden was promoted to captain in September 1862 and was wounded in the leg at Chickamauga in September 1863. His leg was amputated and he later died of his wounds on September 26, 1863.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
James E. Rearden Civil War Collection, 1861-1920 (Ms2007-013)
James E. Rearden Civil War Collection
The ollection is mainly composed of letters written by James E. Rearden to his wife and his mother in the years 1861 and 1862. James Rearden was a Confederate soldier for the Army of the Potomac, 7th South Carolina Volunteer Infantry, during the American Civil War.
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