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The Georgia 5th Infantry Regiment was organized on May 11th, 1861, with further companies joining the unit during the following year. Its combat service began with the capture of Santa Rosa Island, followed by the Corinth Campaign in April-June 1862.

One of the distinguished companies of the 5th was Company A, the famous Clinch Rifles. The company was named for General Duncan L. Clinch the commander at the Battles of Withlacoochee and The Cove of the Seminole Wars (1835-1836). The company adopted the motto “Charge Again” after General Clinch’s order to the retreating troops at the Battle of Withlacoochee to attack the enemy again. Clinch Rifles were a true 'rifle' company using 1841 Mississippi Rifle and sabre bayonet in action.

Relaxing in camp are soldiers of the "Clinch Rifles," Company A, 5th Georgia Infantry Regiment. The original of this image, taken on a wet plate glass negative printed the image backwards, causing the "CR" in on the tent and bucket to be reversed. Note the First National pattern Confederate flag hanging on the tent pole beside the black soldier.