Hutton's Company, Louisiana Artillery (Crescent Artillery Company A) (Confederate)

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Brief History
"Crescent Light Artillery was organized in the summer of 1863 and mustered into Confederate service at Alexandria, Louisiana. It was stationed near Shreveport in April, 1865, and later disbanded.

Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin
Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first.

Other Sources
National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).