New Bern in Craven County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Redan 3: Late Morning

Photographed by Mike McKeown, January 16, 2026

1. Redan 3: Late Morning Marker

Inscription. "Boys they like to have gotten me." -Colonel Clark M. Avery 33rd North Carolina

As Major Carmichael and his men fought off the initial Federal assaults, the 33rd North Carolina arrived and deployed to their aid. Colonel Clark M. Avery and five of his companies joined Carmichael in Redan 3, while four companies under Major William G. Lewis advanced across Sullen Branch to occupy Redan 1. Lieutenant Colonel Robert F. Hoke was placed in reserve with one company behind Redan 3 in a small ravine. As the fight continued, Hoke pulled one company out of Redan 3 and with the reserve company redeployed to Redan 4 to plug the gap between Redan 3 and Colonel Vance's forces.

The fire directed at Redan 3 was incredibly intense. At one point in the fight, Colonel Avery received a bullet through his hat, to which he promptly joked with his men that "they liked to have gotten me." Around 11:00 AM Colonel Avery, Major Carmichael, and Captain Oscar Rand of Company D, North Carolina moved to the traverse within the unoccupied Redan 2 adjacent to the railroad. There they observed the action in Redan 1 and the Federal attacks at the Brickyard.

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As the Major was speaking, a bullet struck him in the mouth and he was killed instantly. Word of his death spread quickly, sending a wave of shock and grief through the men as this combat loss was their first of a beloved officer.

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Colonel Clark M. Avery 33rd North Carolina
Situation at Redan 3 — 9:00 AM to Noon

Erected by New Bern Historical Society. (Marker Number R3-3.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is March 14, 1862.

Location. 35° 2.816′ N, 77° 0.965′ W. Marker is in New Bern, North Carolina, in Craven County. It can be reached from Battlefield Trail 0.3 miles south of Taberna Way, on the right when traveling south. Along the battlefield trail in the New Bern Battlefield Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Battlefield Trail, New Bern NC 28560, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Tidewater,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North

Photographed by Mike McKeown, January 16, 2026

2. Redan 3: Late Morning Marker

Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Avery Surrenders (a few steps from this marker); The Fight Along Bullen Branch (within shouting distance of this marker); Attack in the Brickyard (within shouting distance of this marker); 26th North Carolina Infantry Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); The Attack of the 4th RI (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Medal of Honor (about 300 feet away); Battle of New Bern (about 300 feet away); Final Stand (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Bern.

Also see . . .
1. New Bern Battlefield Park (New Bern Historical Society). (Submitted on January 16, 2026, by Mike McKeown of Baltimore, Maryland.)
2. 33rd North Carolina Infantry Regiment(The Civil War in the East). (Submitted on January 16, 2026, by Mike McKeown of Baltimore, Maryland.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2026, by Mike McKeown of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 90 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2026, by Mike McKeown of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.