Alan:

On the money, very good. I knew Buford had command of the 3rd prior to their transfer to Forrest but I could not actually recall when he took command. I think it was prior to their stint at Vicksburg (2nd Campaign) or enroute to same. Actually probably a lot earlier since I believe Buford was in command of the 3rd when they split and went to Paducah at the time of the raid on Fort Pillow. He may have been in charge of the third for almost their duration up to the raid of Wilson prior to the end of the war at which time they were under the leadership of Crossland.

Did not mean to contradict anyone regarding the location of Lew Wallace, I believe he was KIA at Shiloh ( let me know if I am incorrect, he was killed at the Hornets Nest and his wife was on the boat at the dock strangely enough )

Jim Bushart