The total regimental strength is difficult to determine with complete accuracy.  However, Col. Hunton placed the number at 206 who actually lined up for the charge, with but 10 fit for duty that evening. 

Randolph Shotwell a participant, gives the number engaged at 189 with 15 untouched.  A later study of the muster rolls suggested that approximately 212 men were present that morning but this might have included cooks, baggage guards or medical people. 

A more scientific study resulted in 39 killed, 79 wounded and 60 missing for a total of 179.

It was estimated that the 8th Virginia suffered an 86% loss during this one battle.

To learn more about the 8th Virginia Volunteer Infantry  Regiment, contact any of the following people and ask about our try-it before you buy-it program: The 8th Virginia will offer to loan you a full set of gear to get you started in the hobby. Your gear will include Shell Jacket, Pants, Shoes, Hat (Kepi), Cartridge Box, Cap Pouch, Ammo and a Black Powder Musket.  You will have a "first hand" experience at reenacting a civil war battle.  This will also allow you to determine just how much you are going to enjoy the hobby before you make a purchase for your own equipment.  Members of the 8th Virginia will work with a new reenactor to provide guidance on the type and quality of gear and the best places to purchase it.   We invite you to contact any of the following people to further discuss membership into the 8th Virginia or to answer questions that you might have regarding the hobby.  Warning - Reenactors are always willing and ready to talk about their hobby.

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Captain Barry Woods 703-628-7151 barryandjanine@excite.com 1st Sergeant Doug Becktel (703) 455-5199  dbburkeva@aol.com

1st Lieutenant Tom Dunn 703-771-3915 or 703-801-0377 tshelbydun@msn.com   2nd Sergeant Zack Burford   410-442-1728 lax56g@aol.com   Corporal Gill Thompson                  703-430-2997    gill.thompson@comcast.net