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On September 12, 1862, General Orders #5 from Colonel Shackelford directed that the regiment would have on its colors the moniker "Finnell Guard" and "that the regiment shall be called by the name". Such was done in honor to General John W. Finnell.<ref>Courier Journal, September 23, 1862; General Order #5</ref> | On September 12, 1862, General Orders #5 from Colonel Shackelford directed that the regiment would have on its colors the moniker "Finnell Guard" and "that the regiment shall be called by the name". Such was done in honor to General John W. Finnell.<ref>Courier Journal, September 23, 1862; General Order #5</ref> | ||
The 3rd Battalion | The 3rd Battalion alongside Company B were mustered out of service September 17, 1863, at Lebanon, Kentucky. The 1st & 2nd Battalions, excepting Company B, were mustered out of service September 23, 1863, at Russellville, Kentucky.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
== Organization<ref name=":0" /> == | == Organization<ref name=":0" /> == | ||