15th Louisiana Sharpshooter Battalion
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- Also referred to as the (Weatherly's) Louisiana Infantry Battalion
- July 1864 - Organized with 5 companies from those members of (Miles' Legion) Louisiana Infantry Battalion west of the Mississippi River
- ? - Mustered into Confederate Service
- May 26, 1865 - Surrendered by General E.K. Smith, commanding the Trans-Mississippi Department
DESIGNATIONS
- Trans-Mississippi Department / District of West Louisiana / Polignac's Division / Thomas' Brigade (August-October 1864)
- Trans-Mississippi Department / 1st Corps / 2nd (Polignac's/Thomas') Division / 1st (Thomas') Louisiana Brigade (October 1864-May 1865)
Regimental Roster
- First Commander: Robert C. Weatherly (Major)
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Regiment Statistical Information
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Legacy
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Notes
Sources
- Sifakis, Stewart. Compendium of the Confederate Armies. Louisiana. New York: Facts on File, 1992. Print. (Pages 98, 127, 129)
