The 42nd Alabama Infantry Regiment was a part of Baker's Brigade, Clayton's Division, 2nd Corps, Army of Tennessee from January through April 1865 when they were consolidated with the 37th and 54th Alabama Infantry Regiments, becoming part of the 37th Ala. from 09 April 1865 until the surrender 29 April 1865. Baker's Brigade was very much engaged in the Battle of Bentonville, North Carolina.