Benoit Johnson, Private, Capt. Sam M. Todd's Independent Company Cavalry (Prairie Rangers), Louisiana Volunteers,* enlisted August 20, 1862, admitted CSA General Hospital, Shreveport, La. January 22, 1865, Vul Contus,** returned to duty March 18, surrendered at New Orleans, La. May 26, 1865, paroled at Alexandria, La., June 4, resident of Bayou Chicot, La.

* This company was subsequently designated Company K, 3rd (Harrison's) Regiment Louisiana Cavalry

** (1901 definition: "Vul. Contus.: abbreviation for Vulnus contusio: A wound or injury by blunt weapon or by violent collision that breaks the skin or covering and also resulting in an underlying bruise")

M320: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Louisiana

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For a brief history of the 3rd, see:

http://www.acadiansingray.com/3rd%20(Harrison's)