Hello: My wife's gggrandfather P. Butler Thomas served in the Confederate Army, Company 'F' 3rd Louisiana Infantry known as 'the Shreveport Rifles'. The regiment fought in battles at Pea Ridge, Arkansas, Iuka, Missisippi and Vicksburg. Regiment surrendered at New Orleans May 26, 1865. Pvt Thomas was paroled at Shreveport, La. June 7, 1865. Died November 15, 1925. Family says in his older years he fought the Civil War twice.