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Col. John Nethercutt

Photo and info on my GGG Grandfather. A Col. in the Confederate Army.
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Col. John Nethercutt

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Kathy Russell 26-May-2015 00:21
Paul Johnson - you might not remember me - I believe we only met once. I am John (Ken) Johnson's daughter - Kathy Johnson. Your dad was my dad's uncle. I would love to hear about what you have - and I now my dad would also enjoy hearing about your collection. Your dad and he talked a great deal about it when we visited one summer.
Guest 03-Jul-2012 14:05
I am Col. Nethercutts great great grandson. I have alot of paperwork and army records on him also. I also have a couple of orally handed down stories. Feel free to call me. Paul Johnson 904-727-3896
Guest 30-Jun-2011 03:32
I have seen the paperwork recommending Col. Nethercutt for promotion to Brig. General. He was *very* highly thought of by the command structure. I think that most of this comes from his handling of the NC "Junior Reserves" at Bentonville. The Confederacy was desperate for men and states organized units of 16 and 17-year old boys. At Wyse's Forks a few days before, these "Junior Reserve" units were put in harms way and asked to do too much against experienced and well-trained Union troops. At Bentonville, Col, Nethercutt took over handling the boys. He carefully placed them next to Kirkland's Brigade (which contained the 66th NC Regiment) and behind Hill Army of Tennessee troops. He used them to support the Tennessee charge and protect the Confederate artillery but he did not allow them to go head to head with Sherman's troops. This strategy got good use from the young soldiers but protected them from harm. Knowing the that artillery was well protected allowed Johnston to use his front like troops more boldly. Colonel Nethercutt was a fine officer. It is obvious that his history as Sheriff of Jones county as well as his war experience would have made him a useful leader in the times after the War. It is a tragedy that he was taken away from the people of North Carolina.
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