Elennsar
Colonel
- Joined
- May 14, 2008
- Location
- California
Example:
"The Louisiana 1st Infantry Battalion [also called 2nd Infantry Battalion, 1st Special Battalion and Wheat's Tigers] was formed at Camp Walker, near New Orleans, Louisiana, in May, 1861, with five companies." (italics mine)
Does anyone know if that meant anything? I am unaware of anything indicating that either Wheat's battalion or the 1st Florida Infantry Battalion (also known as the 1st Special Battalion) were raised for any unusual service - but that may be ignorance on my part.
"The Louisiana 1st Infantry Battalion [also called 2nd Infantry Battalion, 1st Special Battalion and Wheat's Tigers] was formed at Camp Walker, near New Orleans, Louisiana, in May, 1861, with five companies." (italics mine)
Does anyone know if that meant anything? I am unaware of anything indicating that either Wheat's battalion or the 1st Florida Infantry Battalion (also known as the 1st Special Battalion) were raised for any unusual service - but that may be ignorance on my part.
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