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In April 1863, an over-sized heavy artillery company from Craven County, commanded by Captain John N. Whitford, was converted to infantry and split into two companies. The new organization, formally the 1st Battalion N.C. Local Defense Troops, was…

In January-February 1862 a volunteer heavy artillery company known as the “Robinson Artillery” organized in Craven County and was mustered into service on March 5. The new company was attached to the 40th Regiment N.C. Troops (3rd Regiment N.C.…