It was composed of enlistees from the state of Georgia and served entirely in the Western Theater.

However, they were not officially mustered in the service until May 17, 1863, and were afterwards sent to South Carolina and parts of Georgia to defend against Union incursions into those two states.

At the end of August 1863, the entire regiment was sent to South Carolina and assigned to the overall command of General P.G.T.

They fought at Johns Island, Charleston, Green Pond, and many other battles within the area.

They saw combat in several major subsequent actions, including Kennesaw Mountain, Buckhead, Big Shanty, Chattahoochee River, and Decatur.