CS Ambulance Corps

[Haversack]

Hello,
I was wondering if anyone could tell me what all engagements CS Ambulance Corps troops were documented to having been on the field at?I am particualrly interested in New Market.Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,

[lukegilly13]

Re: CS Ambulance Corps

Southern Historical Society Papers. "The Richmond Ambulance Corps." SHSP 25 (1897), pp. 113-115.
Page 113 The Richmond Ambulance Corps.

[From the Richmond (Va.) Dispatch, Dec. 12, 1897.]

THE RICHMOND AMBULANCE CORPS.
List of Members of This Useful Organization for 1861-1865.

When the late war first broke out a number of Richmond's well-known citizens formed themselves into a committee and charged themselves with the duty of supplying the needs of the Confederate wounded. Their services in this respect are still gratefully remembered by many a surviving Confederate veteran who received the benefit of their unstinted and kindly ministrations in time of dire distress. The committee, which was limited to about fifty members, was composed for the most part of citizens exempt from military duty. Afterward, as the exigency of the war period demanded, many of them went into active service, while others not only furnished substitutes, but continued their membership in the committee till the end came on that fatal 9th of April, 1865, at Appomattox Courthouse.

Nearly the first thing done when the committee organized was to form its members into a military company, to serve in case of emergency, of which John Dooley was chosen captain; Philip J. Wright, first lieutenant, and John J. Wilson, second lieutenant. The services of the committee extended through the battles of Gettysburg, Sharpsburg, Chancellorsville, the Wilderness, the seven days' fights around Richmond, including Seven Pines, Mechanicsville, Cold Harbor, Malvern Hill, Frayser's Farm, and, in fact, most of the engagements in which the Army of Northern Virginia participated. The committee served without pay, and was always ready to buy for the wounded, with their own funds, any delicacy that could not otherwise be procured for the use of the objects of their solicitude. But a few, comparatively, survive the lapse of years intervening since the great contest ended. Appended is a partial list, so far as can be recalled, of this famous and useful organization. Those who live deserve, as they receive, the gratitude of all surviving veterans, while the good deeds of those passed away are wreathed in memory that blooms sweetly and blossoms in the dust:

Page 114 Southern Historical Society Papers.

[hta1970]

Re: CS Ambulance Corps

Shawn,

The military Ambulance Corps consisted of the ambulances and drivers and the litter bearers of the army. Litter bearers were temporarily detailed from the ranks for that duty and not permanently assigned. Off the top of my head, each company was to detail two men for duty as litter bearers. The badge they wore was issued to the surgeons by the medical director and were worn only when needed, being collected and kept by the surgeons when no longer needed. NIH has a circular from Dr McGuire issued in the spring of 1863 specifying the use of the ambulance corps badges including how many were issued to a command for use and for spares and when they were to be worn and how they were to be worn.

Anytime litter bearers or ambulances were used by the Confederate Army, the Ambulance Corps was involved. This may or may not be reflected in the ORs for every engagement. I suspect your best chance is to read as many individual memoirs of a specific engagement you are reseaching as you can find.

The only permenant members of the Ambulance Corps would be the Ambulance drivers.