The following photographs and information are original members of the "Bloody Sixth". I am honored to include their stories and images here. If you would like to share a story or photo about your 6th NCST ancestor, please leave a comment and I will be in touch.
Private William Thaddeus Redmond
Company C
Company C
Sixth North Carolina State Troops
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William Thaddeus (Thad) Redmond fought with Company "C" of the 6th North Carolina Troops. According to family lore, he was wounded in the right arm while carrying the colors. This photo (above) was taken on his 83rd birthday in 1926. Thanks to Donnie Brogden of Durham, NC for supplying this picture of his cousin.
Enlisted: May 1, 1861 for the war
Where: Orange county (his residence)
Age at enlistment: 18
Note: Thaddeus Redmond, Co. C, 6th NCST was 18 when he enlisted on 5/1/1861 so he would have been born in 1843.
Wounded: Right Arm in Gettysburg, Pa. July 1, 1863
Promoted Corporal: Oct. 1, 1862
Promoted Sergeant: August 1 1863
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| W Thaddeus Redmond Source: N.75.9.1 NCArchives W. Thaddeus Redmond (1843- 1935), Corporal and Flagbearer, Sixth (6th) Regiment, North Carolina State Troops, Company C, in Uniform. Photograph by Katie Johnson Studio, Durham, North Carolina, circa 1900. |
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the record of this honorable soldier.
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