W.M. Bard (First_Last)
Regiment Name 15 Mississippi Infantry
Side Confederate
Company G
Soldier's Rank_In Sergeant
Soldier's Rank_Out Musician
Alternate Name W. Marcus/Beard
Notes
Film Number M232 roll 2
Dennis,
Some Confederates did carry personal weapons into battle. Check out the different styles of blades in this link showing photos of soldiers in the 15th MS Inf. One guy even brought a skinny (dagger?) (I'm not a weapons expert!)
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