As with other units, the 43rd were frequently known by other names. Often the names of the Commanding Officers, here are but a few used by the regiment.
- Thomas S. Kenan's Inf.
- William G. Lewis's Inf.
- Walter J. Boggan's Inf.
- James a. Kenan's Inf.
- Ruffin Barnes's Inf.
Soon after being mustered into the service of the Confederacy, the unit was ordered to Virginia where the unit was assigned to the Army of Northern Virginia.
It returned to its native state on a number of times serving with the Dept. of Northern Carolina and Southern Virginia.
In December 1864 it finally returned the Army of Northern Virginia and General Lee, where it remained until the end of hostilities at Appomattox Court House, were even on the day of surrender they were active, they sallied forth, engaging the enemy, capturing a number of cannon and soldiers.
175 men surrendered at Appomattox.
