Author : John Rigdon
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781505469394
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (693 download)
Book Synopsis Historical Sketch and Roster of the Mississippi 1st Infantry Regiment (Simonton's) by : John Rigdon
Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Mississippi 1st Infantry Regiment (Simonton's) written by John Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-12-11 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This was the First Regiment, First Brigade, Army of Mississippi, one of the eight regiments, the organization of which progressed slowly while other regiments were formed for immediate service at Pensacola or in Virginia. The First Regiment was completed in August, 1861 and ordered into camp of Instruction at Inka. The field officers were elected 10 September, 1861. Company A -- Walker Reserves Marshall County, MS) Company B -- Mooresville Darts Itawamba County, MS) Company C -- Reub Davis Rebels Pontotoc County, MS) Company D -- DeSoto Greys DeSoto County, MS) Company E -- Pleasant Mount Rifles Panola County, MS) Company F -- Alcorn Rifles Marshall County, MS) Company G -- Dave Rogers Rifles Lafayette County, MS) Company H -- James Creek Volunteers Tishomingo County, MS) Company I -- Rifle Scouts Itawamba County, MS) Company K -- Mississippi Yankee Hunters Itawamba County, MS)