B F. Brian
Enlisted as a Sergeant
"C" Co. LA 3rd Cavalry
He also had service in:
"I" Co. LA 3rd Infantry
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Morgan Gates
Enlisted as a Private
"E" Co. LA 1st Regulars Infantry
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- Index to Compiled Confederate Military Service Records
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B. F. Brian, Private, Capt. A. W. Faulkner's Company Cavalry, Harrison's Battalion,* employed on extra duty as a courier August 28, 1862 to January 23, 1863 at 25cts./day, promoted to 3rd Sergeant, n.d., with Company C, 3rd Regiment Louisiana Cavalry, CSA, commanded by Col. I. F. Harrison which was surrendered at New Orleans, La., by Gen. E. K. Smith May 26, 1865 and paroled at Monroe, La., June 13, 1865, resident of Rapides Parish, La.
* This battalion was also known as the 15th Battalion Louisiana Cavalry
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B. F. Brian, Private, Capt. W. L. Gunnels' Company (Caldwell Guards, La. Militia), 3rd Regiment Louisiana Infantry,** enrolled May 17, 1861 at new Orleans, La. by Lt. C. W. Phifer for 12 months, discharged on account of sickness, n.d.
** This company subsequently became Company I, 3rd Regiment Louisiana Infantry
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Morgan Gates, Footnote/Fold 3 has failed to incorporate the 1st Louisiana Infantry in their compilation
M320: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Louisiana