Patricia,

Here is how he is listed in the Soldiers and Sailors System.

L. Birdsell (First_Last)
Regiment Name 8 Texas Infantry
Side Confederate
Company G
Soldier's Rank_In Private
Soldier's Rank_Out Private
Alternate Name
Notes
Film Number M227 roll 3

Here is a link to a short history of the 8th.

http://www.angelfire.com/tx/RandysTexas/page47.html

I hope this helps,
Gary D. Bray