Brig. Gen. Clement Hoffman Stevens

Gen. Stevens called "Rock" by his men, was wounded at 1st Manassas. Elected Colonel of the 24th S.C. Infantry, which he commanded at the battle of Secessionville. Attached to Gist's brigade in the Vicksburg Campaign was subsequently transferred to the Army of Tennessee and again wounded at Chickamauga. After the death of Gen. Claudius C. Wilson, Stevens was promoted to Brigadier on Jan. 20,1864 and took charge of Wilson's brigade. He led with great gallantry and distinction during the Atlanta campaign, until he was fatally wounded at the battle of Peach Tree Creek, July 20, 1864. He died in Atlanta on July 25, 1864 and was buried in Pendleton, S.C.

 

 

 

 

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