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Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. | Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. | ||
Company A "Pelham Guards" - of Mobile County, formerly Company B of 1st Mobile Regiment (Local Defense) detached to form 1st Alabama Cadet Battalion on April 4, 1864<br> | |||
Company B "Maury Rifles" - of Mobile County, formerly Company K 1st Mobile Regiment (Local Defense) detached to form 1st Alabama Cadet Battalion on April 4, 1864.<br> | |||
Information on these companies is found on [http://history-sites.com/alcwmb/old-archive/archivefiles/4345.html history-sites.com] web site. | |||
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The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 509 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=CAL0001B001 Roster]. | The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 509 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=CAL0001B001 Roster]. | ||