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2nd Regiment, Mississippi Infantry (view source)
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2nd Infantry Regiment completed its organization at Corinth, Mississippi, in April, 1861, with men from Tishomingo, Tippah, Itawamba, and Pontotoc counties. Ordered to Harper's Ferry, Virginia, it was there mustered into Confederate service. During the war it was assigned to General Whiting's, Law's, and J.R. Davis' Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. Only 1 officer and 19 men surrendered. The field officers were Colonels William C. Falkner and John M. Stone; Lieutenant Colonels John A. Blair, Bartley B. Boone, and D.W. Humphreys; and Major John H. Buchanan. | 2nd Infantry Regiment completed its organization at Corinth, Mississippi, in April, 1861, with men from Tishomingo, Tippah, Itawamba, and Pontotoc counties. Ordered to Harper's Ferry, Virginia, it was there mustered into Confederate service. During the war it was assigned to General Whiting's, Law's, and J.R. Davis' Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. Only 1 officer and 19 men surrendered. The field officers were Colonels William C. Falkner and John M. Stone; Lieutenant Colonels John A. Blair, Bartley B. Boone, and D.W. Humphreys; and Major John H. Buchanan. | ||
A detailed history, including several statistical graphs, is found in the history portion of the [http://www.2ndmississippi.org/2nd_miss_part_1/dw_2_MS_INF_web_part_1.htm 2nd Mississippi Infantry Regiment]Internet site. | *A detailed history, including several statistical graphs, is found in the history portion of the [http://www.2ndmississippi.org/2nd_miss_part_1/dw_2_MS_INF_web_part_1.htm 2nd Mississippi Infantry Regiment]Internet site. | ||
=== Regiment Companies with the County of Origin === | === Regiment Companies with the County of Origin === | ||