1. John B. Palmer, Colonel
2. Benjamin F. Baird, Captain, Co. D
3. G.W.F. Harper, Major
4. Isaac H. Bailey, Captain, Co. B
5. F.A. Tobey, Captain, Co. A
6. Drury D. Coffey, Sergeant-Major
(Source: Histories of the Several Regiments and Battalions from North Carolina in the Great War 1861-’65. Written by members of the Respective Commands. Edited by Walter Clark, Lieut. Colonel Seventieth Regiment, N.C.T. Vol. III. Published by the state. 1901)