Miles' Legion, Louisiana Volunteers (Confederate)

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Brief History
Miles' Legion was organized at Port Hudson, Louisiana, during the early summer of 1862 with a cavalry and infantry battalion. Captured at Port Hudson in July, 1863. After being exchanged the battalion was not reorganized.

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).