Gaillard's Company, South Carolina Light Artillery (Santee Light Artillery)

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Brief History
Santee Light Artillery was originally Company B of the 6th South Carolina Infantry Battalion and served as an infantry company until early 1863. At that time it was transferred to the artillery .



Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin
Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first.