The regiment was organized on March 4, 1862, at Savannah, primarily from recruits from southern Georgia. The original commander was Col. William R. Manning (1817–1871). They were drilled at Camp Davis, just outside Guyton, Georgia. Upon being mustered into Confederate service, the regiment served in the Savannah defenses. On July 17, 1862, Major GeneralJohn C. Pemberton sent the 50th Georgia Volunteers to Richmond to join the Army of Northern Virginia under its commanding general, Robert E. Lee.
The remaining men surrendered at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865. After parole, they returned to Georgia and civilian life, holding several reunions over the years.
Organization
This regiment was formed in March 1862, in Savannah, Georgia. It served with the Army of Northern Virginia from July 1862 until its surrender at Appomattox Court House, except during Longstreet's 1863 expedition to Georgia and Tennessee. Upon reaching Virginia, it was assigned to Drayton's Brigade. During the Battle of Antietam, the regiment was assigned to Toomb's Brigade. In the South this battle is known as the battle of Sharpsburg, after the nearby town. Toomb's Georgia troops were credited with defending the bridge over Antietam creek against several ill-fated attempts to cross it, until finally being pushed back late in the afternoon. After the battle, the 50th Regiment was permanently assigned to Paul Jones Semmes's Brigade. The subsequent brigade commanders were Goode Bryan and James P. Simms.
Staff
Colonel
William R. Manning (March 22, 1862, through July 31, 1863, Resigned)
Col Manning, was medically discharged from field hospital in Columbia, S.C., due to contracting Hepatitis. While in the hospital, he wrote three letters requesting medical discharge, supported by his doctor, to General Lee. The last letter was approved.
Lieutenant Colonel
Francis Kearse (March 22, 1862, through July 2, 1863, Killed at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania)
William O. Fleming (July 31, 1863, through December 22, 1863, Resigned)
Pliny Sheffield (December 21, 1863, through November 28, 1864, Resigned [Wounded in right arm necessitating amputation at the Battle of the Wilderness on May 6, 1864])
Major
Phillip Coleman Pendleton (March 22, 1862, through October 8, 1862, Resigned)
Duncan Curry (October 8, 1862, through February 24, 1863, Resigned)
William O. Fleming (February 24, 1863, through July 31, 1863, Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel)
Pliny Sheffield (July 31, 1863, through December 21, 1863, Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel)
John M. Spence (December 21, 1863, through February 14, 1865, when granted a leave of absence)
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