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=== Units 1st through 5th  ===
 
=== Units&nbsp;1st through 5th  ===


*[[1st Special Battalion, Louisiana Infantry (Rightor's)(Confederate)|1st Special Battalion, Louisiana Infantry (Rightor's)(Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.<br>
*[[1st Special Battalion, Louisiana Infantry (Rightor's)(Confederate)|1st Special Battalion, Louisiana Infantry (Rightor's)(Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.<br>
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*[[9th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)|9th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>9th Infantry Regiment was organized at Camp Moore, Louisiana, in May, 1861Only 4 officers and 64 men surrendered with the Army of Northern Virginia. <br>
*[[9th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)|9th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>9th Infantry Regiment was organized at Camp Moore, Louisiana, in May, 1861Only 4 officers and 64 men surrendered with the Army of Northern Virginia. <br>


*[[10th Battalion, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)|10th Battalion, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>10th Infantry Battalion [also called Yellow Jacket Battalion] was organized during the fall of 1862.&nbsp;The winter of 1863-1864. It then merged into the 18th Louisiana Infantry Regiment.<br>
*[[10th Battalion, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)|10th Battalion, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>10th Infantry Battalion [also called Yellow Jacket Battalion] was organized during the fall of 1862. The winter of 1863-1864. It then merged into the 18th Louisiana Infantry Regiment.<br>


*[[10th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)|10th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>10th Infantry Regiment was assembled at Camp Moore, Louisiana, during June and July, 1861.&nbsp;&nbsp;On April 9, 1865, only 4 officers and 13 men surrendered.<br>
*[[10th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)|10th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>10th Infantry Regiment was assembled at Camp Moore, Louisiana, during June and July, 1861. On April 9, 1865, only 4 officers and 13 men surrendered.<br>


*[[11th Battalion, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)|11th Battalion, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>11th Infantry Battalion was formed during the summer of 1862. In August, 1863, it contained about 300 effectives and merged into the Crescent Louisiana Infantry Regiment.<br>
*[[11th Battalion, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)|11th Battalion, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>11th Infantry Battalion was formed during the summer of 1862. In August, 1863, it contained about 300 effectives and merged into the Crescent Louisiana Infantry Regiment.<br>


*[[11th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)|11th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>11th Infantry Regiment was organized at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in July, 1861.&nbsp;Many of its members were transferred to the 13th and 20th Louisiana Infantry Regiments, and the 14th (Austin's) Louisiana Battalion Sharpshooters.<br>
*[[11th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)|11th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>11th Infantry Regiment was organized at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in July, 1861. Many of its members were transferred to the 13th and 20th Louisiana Infantry Regiments, and the 14th (Austin's) Louisiana Battalion Sharpshooters.<br>


=== Units 12th through 18th  ===
=== Units 12th through 18th  ===
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*[[16th Battalion, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate Guards Response Battalion)(Confederate)|16th Battalion, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate Guards Response Battalion)(Confederate)]]<br>Confederate Guards Response Battalion [also called 12th or 16th Battalion] was organized during the early spring of 1862. During the summer of 1863 it merged into the Crescent Louisiana Infantry Regiment. <br>
*[[16th Battalion, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate Guards Response Battalion)(Confederate)|16th Battalion, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate Guards Response Battalion)(Confederate)]]<br>Confederate Guards Response Battalion [also called 12th or 16th Battalion] was organized during the early spring of 1862. During the summer of 1863 it merged into the Crescent Louisiana Infantry Regiment. <br>


*Confederate Guards Response Battalion, see&nbsp;[[16th_Battalion,_Louisiana_Infantry_(Confederate_Guards_Response_Battalion)(Confederate)|16th Battalion, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate Guards Response Battalion)(Confederate)]]
*Confederate Guards Response Battalion, see [[16th_Battalion,_Louisiana_Infantry_(Confederate_Guards_Response_Battalion)(Confederate)|16th Battalion, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate Guards Response Battalion)(Confederate)]]


*[[16th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)|16th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>16th Infantry Regiment, organized during the fall of 1861 at Camp Moore, Louisiana,It surrendered with the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana.<br>
*[[16th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)|16th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>16th Infantry Regiment, organized during the fall of 1861 at Camp Moore, Louisiana,It surrendered with the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana.<br>
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*[[21st Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Kennedy's)(Confederate)|21st Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Kennedy's)(Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit. <br>
*[[21st Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Kennedy's)(Confederate)|21st Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Kennedy's)(Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit. <br>


*Kennedy's, see&nbsp;[[21st Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Kennedy's)(Confederate)|21st Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Kennedy's)(Confederate)]] <br>
*Kennedy's, see [[21st Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Kennedy's)(Confederate)|21st Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Kennedy's)(Confederate)]] <br>


*[[21st Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Patton's)(Confederate)|21st Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Patton's)(Confederate)]]<br>21st Infantry Regiment was formed in January, 1862, and mustered into Confederate service in February. After the exchange in December, 1863, only 69 men were present. It was not reorganized. <br>
*[[21st Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Patton's)(Confederate)|21st Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Patton's)(Confederate)]]<br>21st Infantry Regiment was formed in January, 1862, and mustered into Confederate service in February. After the exchange in December, 1863, only 69 men were present. It was not reorganized. <br>


*Patton's, see&nbsp;[[21st_Regiment,_Louisiana_Infantry_(Patton's)(Confederate)|21st Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Patton's)(Confederate)]]<br>   
*Patton's, see [[21st_Regiment,_Louisiana_Infantry_(Patton's)(Confederate)|21st Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Patton's)(Confederate)]]<br>   


*[[21st Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)|21st Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit. <br>
*[[21st Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)|21st Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit. <br>
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*[[22nd Consolidated Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)|22nd Consolidated Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>22nd Infantry Regiment Consolidated was formed in December, 1863. Surrendered on May 4, 1865.<br>
*[[22nd Consolidated Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)|22nd Consolidated Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>22nd Infantry Regiment Consolidated was formed in December, 1863. Surrendered on May 4, 1865.<br>


*[[25th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>25th Infantry Regiment was organized in April, 1862.&nbsp; In November, 1864, the 25th had 82 effectives present for duty and surrendered with the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana. <br>
*[[25th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>25th Infantry Regiment was organized in April, 1862. In November, 1864, the 25th had 82 effectives present for duty and surrendered with the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana. <br>


*[[26th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)|26th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>26th Infantry Regiment was organized during the spring of 1862 by Colonel A. De Clouet. Saw light action within the boundaries of Louisiana during the spring of 1865.<br>
*[[26th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)|26th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>26th Infantry Regiment was organized during the spring of 1862 by Colonel A. De Clouet. Saw light action within the boundaries of Louisiana during the spring of 1865.<br>
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*[[28th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Gray's)(Confederate)|28th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Gray's)(Confederate)]]<br>28th Infantry Regiment was organized during the spring of 1862 at Camp Bisland, Louisiana. During the spring of 1865 the unit disbanded. <br>
*[[28th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Gray's)(Confederate)|28th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Gray's)(Confederate)]]<br>28th Infantry Regiment was organized during the spring of 1862 at Camp Bisland, Louisiana. During the spring of 1865 the unit disbanded. <br>


*Gray's, see&nbsp;[[28th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Gray's)(Confederate)|28th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Gray's)(Confederate)]]<br>
*Gray's, see [[28th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Gray's)(Confederate)|28th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Gray's)(Confederate)]]<br>


*[[28th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Thomas')(Confederate)|28th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Thomas')(Confederate)]]<br>29th Infantry Regiment [also called 28th Regiment] was organized during the early spring of 1862 as a battalion, then in May was increased to regimental strength. It participated in various engagements in Louisiana and disbanded in the spring of 1865. <br>
*[[28th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Thomas')(Confederate)|28th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Thomas')(Confederate)]]<br>29th Infantry Regiment [also called 28th Regiment] was organized during the early spring of 1862 as a battalion, then in May was increased to regimental strength. It participated in various engagements in Louisiana and disbanded in the spring of 1865. <br>


*Thomas', see&nbsp;[[28th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Thomas')(Confederate)|28th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Thomas')(Confederate)]]<br>
*Thomas', see [[28th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Thomas')(Confederate)|28th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Thomas')(Confederate)]]<br>


*[[28th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)|28th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit. <br>
*[[28th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)|28th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit. <br>
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*[[30th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Sumter Regiment)(Confederate)|30th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Sumter Regiment)(Confederate)]]<br>30th Infantry Regiment [also called Sumter Regiment] was organized during the early spring of 1862. Few surrendered with the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana.<br>
*[[30th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Sumter Regiment)(Confederate)|30th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Sumter Regiment)(Confederate)]]<br>30th Infantry Regiment [also called Sumter Regiment] was organized during the early spring of 1862. Few surrendered with the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana.<br>


*Sumter Regiment, see&nbsp;30th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Sumter Regiment)(Confederate)<br>
*Sumter Regiment, see 30th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Sumter Regiment)(Confederate)<br>


*[[31st Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)|31st Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>31st Infantry Regiment [including Morrison's 6th Louisiana Infantry Battalion] was organized at Vicksburg, Mississippi, during the early summer of 1862.&nbsp; During the spring of 1865 it disbanded.<br>
*[[31st Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)|31st Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>31st Infantry Regiment [including Morrison's 6th Louisiana Infantry Battalion] was organized at Vicksburg, Mississippi, during the early summer of 1862. During the spring of 1865 it disbanded.<br>


*[[32nd Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)|32nd Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit. <br>
*[[32nd Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)|32nd Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit. <br>
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*[[36th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)|36th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit. <br>
*[[36th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)|36th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit. <br>


=== Units&nbsp;A through Z  ===
=== Units A through Z  ===


*[[Baxter's Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)|Baxter's Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit. <br>
*[[Baxter's Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)|Baxter's Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit. <br>

Latest revision as of 15:58, 23 October 2023

Units 1st through 5th

Units 6th through 11th

  • 7th Battalion, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)
    7th Infantry Battalion [also called St.Paul's Foot Rifles] was organized before the war and entered Confederate service during the summer of 1861.The four serving in the West disbanded during August, 1862.
  • 7th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)
    7th Infantry Regiment [also called the Pelican Regiment] was organized in May, 1861, and entered Confederate service at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in June. It surrendered with no officers and 42 men.
  • 9th Battalion, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)|9th Battalion, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)]
    9th Infantry Battalion [also called 17th Battalion] was formed at Camp Moore, Louisiana, during March, 1862.The unit was captured in the fight for Port Hudson. After being exchanged, it was not reorganized.
  • 11th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)
    11th Infantry Regiment was organized at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in July, 1861. Many of its members were transferred to the 13th and 20th Louisiana Infantry Regiments, and the 14th (Austin's) Louisiana Battalion Sharpshooters.

Units 12th through 18th

  • 13th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry
    13th Infantry Regiment completed its organization in August, 1861, at Camp Moore,Louisiana. Surrendered with the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana.
  • 15th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)
    15th Infantry Regiment [also called 2nd Regiment Polish Brigade] was organized near Richmond, Virginia, in July, 1862, by consolidating the 3rd and part of the 7th Louisiana Infantry Battalions. When the unit surrendered, only 2 officers and 17 men were present.

Units 19th through 27th

  • 19th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)
    19th Infantry Regiment completed its organization in October, 1861, at Camp Moore, Louisiana. It had 201 fit for duty in November, 1864 and surrendered with the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana.
  • 20th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)
    20th Infantry Regiment [often times called the Lovell Regiment] was assembled and mustered into Confederate service at Camp Lewis, Louisiana, in February, 1862. The 20th had 59 effectives in November, 1864 and surrendered with the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana.
  • 25th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)
    25th Infantry Regiment was organized in April, 1862. In November, 1864, the 25th had 82 effectives present for duty and surrendered with the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana.

Units 28th through 36th

  • 28th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Thomas')(Confederate)
    29th Infantry Regiment [also called 28th Regiment] was organized during the early spring of 1862 as a battalion, then in May was increased to regimental strength. It participated in various engagements in Louisiana and disbanded in the spring of 1865.
  • Sumter Regiment, see 30th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Sumter Regiment)(Confederate)
  • 31st Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate)
    31st Infantry Regiment [including Morrison's 6th Louisiana Infantry Battalion] was organized at Vicksburg, Mississippi, during the early summer of 1862. During the spring of 1865 it disbanded.

Units A through Z