In early 1861, Gist was assigned to the Army of the Potomac and was an aide to another South Carolina general, Barnard Bee, at the First Battle of Manassas.
Gist was assigned to the Army of the Potomac. This was in early 1861. Gist was an aide to another South Carolina general at the First Battle of Manassas. This was in early 1861. Another South Carolina general was Barnard Bee.