The 57th Virginia Infrantry

The Orginization of the Regiment

Sep 25, 1861

The 57th Virginia Infantry was organized on September 25, 1861 when five companies were added to the five extant companies of Major Elisha Keen's battalion.

The Chain of Command

Apr 1, 1862

Colonel Lewis Addison Armistead was chosen as the first regimental commander and he served until he was promoted to brigadier general on April 1, 1862. Soon after was killed during the Picketts charge.

Chain of Command Cont.

Jul 31, 1862

Elisha Ford Keen briefly succeeded Armistead, but he resigned on July 31, 1862.

Chain of Command Cont.

Jan 12, 1863

Keen was followed by Colonel David Dyer who also resigned on January 12, 1863

Chain of Command Cont.

Jul 3, 1863

Colonel John Bowie Magruder was next in command of the regiment and he served until he was mortally wounded at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on July 3, 1863. George W. Carr also served as commander of the 57th for a short period of time in 1863.