43rd Georgia Volunteer Infantry


The 43rd Georgia Volunteer Infantry was an Infantry Regiment of the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.

History

The regiment was first organized during the spring of 1862 with men recruited from Banks, Cherokee, Forsyth, Hall, Jackson, and Pickens counties. They were mustered into Confederate Service at Camp McDonald near Big Shanty, GA, March 10, 1862, to April 10, 1862.
The commanding officers during the war were Skidmore Harris and Hiram Parks Bell. The regiment served in the brigade of Seth M. Barton and Marcellus A. Stovall.

Companies

A Company was formed in Cherokee County, Georgia

B Company was formed in Cherokee County, Georgia

C Company was formed in Pickens County, Georgia

D Company was formed in Banks County, Georgia

E Company was formed in Forsyth County, Georgia

F Company was formed in Hall County, Georgia

G Company was formed in Jackson County, Georgia

H Company was formed in Jackson County, Georgia

I Company was formed in Forsyth County, Georgia

K Company was formed in Hall County, Georgia

L Company was formed in Pickens County, Georgia