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Kentucky's Orphan Brigade

We are researching the families of OLIVER and HARRISON whose members served with the 6th Regiment, Kentucky Mounted Infantry organized at Cave City, KY in November 1861.

The Unit Included Coffer's 1st Kentucky Infantry Battalion. which was later known as the Louisville Legion or the (in)famous Orphan Brigade.

Family members we need info on are:

OLIVER, David H. Pvt CO."E"
OLIVER, David S. Pvt CO."E"
OLIVER, G.W. Pvt CO."E"
OLIVER, H.N. Pvt CO."K" & "G"
OLIVER, Harbard Pvt CO."K" & "G"
OLIVER, Harbald/Harbold Pvt CO. "K" & "G"

HARRISON, W.G. Pvt CO."K" & "G"

Known first(?) engagement was Murfreesboro; TROOP Strength #269 Casualties: 17% (46KIA)

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