Battle of Arkansas Post order of battle: Confederate

The following Confederate Army units and commanders fought in the Battle of Arkansas Post (otherwise known as Battle of Fort Hindman) of the American Civil War. The Union order of battle is listed separately.

Abbreviations used

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Military rank

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Fort Hindman

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BG Thomas J. Churchill

Confederate order of battle at Fort Hindman[1]
Brigade Regiments and Others
First Brigade

   Col Robert R. Garland

Second Brigade

   Col James Deshler

Third Brigade[3]

   Col John W. Dunnington

Unbrigaded
  • 24th Arkansas (detachment): Col Edward E. Portlock, Jr.
  • Louisiana Cavalry Company: Cpt Leroy M. Nutt
  • Texas Cavalry Company: Cpt Alfred Johnson
  • Texas Cavalry Company: Cpt Samuel J. Richardson

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Battles & Leaders 1987, p. 460.
  2. ^ Cpt John J. Kennedy, Company K was the only company commander not captured.
  3. ^ Unit organization in the brigade is incomplete.

References

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  • Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. Vol. 3. Secaucus, N.J.: Castle. 1987 [1883]. ISBN 0-89009-571-X.
  • Johnson, Robert Underswood & Clarence Clough Buell (eds.). Battles and Leaders of the Civil War (New York: The Century Company), 1884.
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