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[Treon]

Greetings and welcome from another Texan.
I'll be glad to move this thread to the Ancestor Forum.
We welcome any questions and discussions concerning the American Civil War.

I just posted it. Thanks for your offer.

 

[AUG]

Howdy and welcome! If you haven't read it yet I would recommend The Third Texas Cavalry in the Civil War by Douglas Hale - a great read!

Also note that the flag posted earlier was issued to the regiment on November 1863 after Gen. Joe Johnston had standardized the battle flag of the Department of Alabama, Mississippi & East Louisiana. Prior to that the 3rd Texas Cav. used a First National pattern. One of their earlier flags is on display at the Top of the Rock Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum in Branson, MO. A photo of it was posted in this thread: http://civilwartalk.com/threads/top-of-the-rock-museum.116671/#post-1179559

According to Texas Flags by Robert Maberry, Jr., the 3rd Texas Cav. lost one battle flag (presented to them at Boggy Depot, Indian Territory in 1861) at Thompson's Station on March 5, 1863, and after that one was lost they continued to use another First National pattern, presumably until issued the new flag in late 1863. Then that flag was later lost at Lovejoy's Station in August, 1864. That one is currently held by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

 

[East Tennessee Roots]

Thank you. Very Interesting.

Oak Hill / Wilson's Creek is also on their flag :

3rd TX Cavalry; South Kansas-Texas Regt


Wilson's Creek, MO after battle report:


Report of Col. E. Greer, South Kansas-Texas Regt.

HDQRS. SOUTH KANSAS-TEXAS REGIMENT, C. S. ARMY,
August 12, 1861.
I beg leave to submit to you the following report of my command during
the battle of the 10th instant:

About sunrise I received orders to report my regiment at the ford of the
creek on the public road to Springfield. The officer of your staff who
delivered the order stated that the enemy had fired upon some of our
soldiers. Our horses at the time were saddled and our guns and
ammunition ready to be used. Almost simultaneously it was evident that
the enemy in strong force had brought on a general engagement. The
different companies of the regiment formed as rapidly as possible. I
immediately determined to cross the ford opposite Gen. Pearce's
command and charge the battery of the enemy on the hill. About half of
the companies had marched out of the field in which we had been
encamped, when I found that the other companies did not move out. I
sent the adjutant back to where they were, with orders to have them join
the other portion of the command.

By this time the enemy had appeared in the field, had planted several
pieces of artillery, and had opened fire on my remaining companies.
They were formed under command of Maj. Chilton. It was evidently
the intention of the enemy to cut off this battalion from the first, which
had passed out. When reaching the ford the road was blocked up with
wagons. While trying to clear the road and pass around the wagons as
well as I could, Capt. Bradfute, one of the general's aides, rode up,
and stated that the main body of the enemy was up the creek on the west
side of the stream on a large hill. I at once moved five companies of my
regiment round to the left, the remaining companies having become
separated from them. It was evident that the hottest of the fight was
raging in that direction.

I about this time received orders from Gen. McCulloch to flank the
enemy on their right. I ordered Col. Carroll and his regiment to
move up and take their position in line on a hill, and that I would
move my regiment sufficiently far and beyond his to flank the enemy.
The fight along our right as we moved up was very fierce and hotly
contested. When I thought the five companies I had with me of my
command had moved sufficiently far, I ordered a charge upon the
enemy. This was done, with a shout for Texas. The enemy was thrown
into considerable confusion. Some of them left without firing their guns,
others stood still until we had nearly rode upon them, then fired and
fled; others concealed themselves in the bushes and shot at us as we
passed. Several of my men were killed and wounded in this charge. I
would have attempted to charge the main body of the enemy's forces
still farther to our right, but for the fact that we would have been
exposed to the fire not only of the enemy, but of our own guns. It was
very evident that they were embarrassed by the cavalry force, which still
flanked them, and were at a loss what to do. This gave our army
encouragement and enabled them to strengthen their position. The
enemy moved several wagons and a portion of their force back. Soon
they showed themselves beyond us in considerable numbers, supported
by what I took to be three pieces of artillery. They were intimidated,
and were never brought into the action.

At this time the firing seemed considerably to abate on both sides. Here
I remained for some time watching the movements of the enemy. Being
entirely separated from the rest of our army, I then moved my
companies back, so as to support our infantry on their left, at which
point I sent to Gen. McCulloch, and received orders from him to take
position on a hill north of and near the main road. Here I was joined by
the balance of my command.

I was informed that Col. Sigel, with about 200 men, with two pieces
of artillery, had left the field with the intention of burning or destroying
our train, which was just coming up from Fort Smith. I immediately
forwarded Capt.'s Mabry's and Russell's companies, also a company
from Lieut.-Col., Maj.'s command, to follow after and capture
said Sigel and command, which they did.

For a more specific account of what they did you are referred to the
report made to be by Capt. Mabry, marked Exhibit A,* and hereunto
attached.

Soon after this I was ordered to report at headquarters. I was sent with
my regiment, accompanied by Col. Carroll and his regiment out to
follow after and capture a body of the enemy, who it was said had left
in an easterly direction with some artillery. After we had gone about 2
miles it was evident, from the head and wounded along the road, that
some one in advance of us had followed up the enemy. I afterwards
ascertained that it was when the companies sent by me had passed them.
When we had reached the place where the enemy's cannon had been
captured, and most of those who had been with it either captured or
killed, we took a road leading to Springfield. This road we followed for
several miles. Finding none of our enemies who had been in the
engagement, we returned to the battle-field about sundown. Col.
Carroll's regiment, co-operated with me in most of the movements of
the day.

Capt. Dalrymple's company, from Arkansas, which had previously
been attached to my command, it is due to say, conducted itself very
gallantly.


The following is a list of the killed, wounded, and missing from my
regiment in the battle of the 10th instant.*

A number of horses were killed and wounded belonging to those of my
command.

I am satisfied, from what came under my immediate observation, that
it was difficult at times to distinguish between our friends and foes
during the fight. This, if possible, should be the better provided for in
future.

In conclusion, it is due that I should mention the gallant bearing of
Lieut. Col. W. P. Lane in the battle. He had his horse shot
under him in the charge, and fought on foot until he mounted another
horse (whose rider had been killed), and continued the fight.

Adjutant M. D. Ector and the balance of my staff, together with
Capt.'s Winston, Cumby, Taylor, Short, Hale, and others, acted with
great gallantry during the whole battle.

The balance of my officers and command were separated from me for
several hours by a misunderstanding of the order, but from the account
given of them they acted bravely and gallantly.

E. GREER,
Col., Cmdg., and Acting Brig.-Gen.

Brig. Gen. BEN. McCULLOCH, Cmdg., C. S. Army.

Source: Official Records
CHAP. X.] BATTLE OF WILSON'S CREEK, MO. PAGE 119-3
[Series I. Vol. 3. Serial No. 3.]

*******************************************************************************

 

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[Tin cup]

Hi, I'm new and researching my 2x great grandfather who fought in the Texas 3rd Calvary and was wounded at the Battle of Corinth.

Who was your relative?
I found this roster site:
http://www.rosstexascavalrybrigade.com/3rdtexascavalryregiment/index3.html

Kevin Dally

 

[redbob]

Welcome aboard from Alabama, it is good to have you join us.

 

[Treon]

Howdy and welcome! If you haven't read it yet I would recommend The Third Texas Cavalry in the Civil War by Douglas Hale - a great read!

Also note that the flag posted earlier was issued to the regiment on November 1863 after Gen. Joe Johnston had standardized the battle flag of the Department of Alabama, Mississippi & East Louisiana. Prior to that the 3rd Texas Cav. used a First National pattern. One of their earlier flags is on display at the Top of the Rock Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum in Branson, MO. A photo of it was posted in this thread: http://civilwartalk.com/threads/top-of-the-rock-museum.116671/#post-1179559

According to Texas Flags by Robert Maberry, Jr., the 3rd Texas Cav. lost one battle flag (presented to them at Boggy Depot, Indian Territory in 1861) at Thompson's Station on March 5, 1863, and after that one was lost they continued to use another First National pattern, presumably until issued the new flag in late 1863. Then that flag was later lost at Lovejoy's Station in August, 1864. That one is currently held by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Wow. Such great information. I'm so glad I found this site. Thank you so very much

 

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[UCVRelics]

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[MRB1863]

Hello and welcome from 35 miles north of Gettysburg!