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==Organization==
==Organization==
38th Infantry Regiment, began when General Hindman issued Special Order Number #12, Army of the Southwest, dated 22 June 1862, which authorized a Captain W C Adams to raise one or more companies of mounted infantry in Lawrence and Randolph Counties and to immediately attack enemy without waiting on special orders. <ref>Oldham, Danny, "38th Arkansas Infantry", Arkansas in the Civil War Message Board, Posted, 9 December 2007, Accessed 21 August 2011, http://history-sites.com/cgi-bin/bbs53x/arcwmb/webbbs_config.pl?read=17164, See Also Peter Wellington Alexander, C.S.A., Collection, Special Collections, University of Arkansas,http://libinfo.uark.edu/SpecialCollections/findingaids/alexanderaid.html </ref> On July 23, 1862, General Hindman wrote to Captain Adams and ordered him to take command of the companies now raised, organized and armed in the counties of Randolph, Green, Lawrence and Poinsett and move them to a rendevous point near Jacksonport, ....and make a temporary organization of them into battalion or regiment depending on the number of men and companies.... to be used against enemy vigorously on Crowley's Ridge." <ref>Oldham, Danny, "38th Arkansas Infantry", Arkansas in the Civil War Message Board, Posted, 9 December 2007, Accessed 21 August 2011, http://history-sites.com/cgi-bin/bbs53x/arcwmb/webbbs_config.pl?read=17164</ref> on August 2, 1862, Special Order #43, Trans Mississippi District appointed . W.C. Adams Lieutant Colonel and Capt. M. Baber as Major of a battalion composed of seven companies. Lieutantt Colonel Adams was authorized to assign staff officers with the approval of General McBride. He was directed to immediately dismount his command and march to McBride's camp. The intent was that the battalion to be increased to regiment as soon as possible.<ref>Oldham, Danny, "38th Arkansas Infantry", Arkansas in the Civil War Message Board, Posted, 9 December 2007, Accessed 21 August 2011, http://history-sites.com/cgi-bin/bbs53x/arcwmb/webbbs_config.pl?read=17164</ref> When the regimet was finally assembled in September, 1862, it contained men from Yell, Izard, Lawrence, and Craighead counties. Its commanders were Colonel Robert G. Shaver, Lieutenant Colonels William C. Adams and Milton D. Baber, and Major R. R. Henry.<ref>[http://www.civilwar.nps.gov/cwss/regiments.cfm National Park Service, Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], Confederate Arkansas Troops, 38th Regiment, Arkansas Infantry, Accessed 21 August 2011</ref> Early in June, 1862, Colonel Shaver, with General Hindman, was transferred to the Trans-Mississippi Department. At Jacksonport, Ark., on the 8th of September of that year, Colonel Shaver organized the 38th Arkansas Infantry, of which he was unanimously elected colonel and which he continued to command during the various campaigns and battles in the department. In the fall of 1864, at the reorganization of the Army of the Trans-Mississippi, Colonel Shaver was again elected colonel of the 38th, and on the same day, in a different field, he was also elected colonel of Shaver's 27th Arkansas Infantry. Gen. Kirby Smith consolidated these two regiments, and they were known thenceforth until the surrender in May, 1865, as Shaver's Infantry Regiment.<ref>Gerdes, Edward G., "History of Colonel R.G. Shaver", Edward G. Gerdes Civil War Page, Accessed 21 August 2011, http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/38thshav.htm</ref> The unit was inducted into Confederate Service on September 21, 1862 at Jacksonport, Arkansas. The unit was composed of volunteer companies from the follwing counties:<ref>Edward G. Gerdes Civil War Page, Accessed 30 January 2011</ref>
38th Infantry Regiment, began when General Hindman issued Special Order Number #12, Army of the Southwest, dated 22 June 1862, which authorized a Captain W C Adams to raise one or more companies of mounted infantry in Lawrence and Randolph Counties and to immediately attack enemy without waiting on special orders. <ref>Oldham, Danny, "38th Arkansas Infantry", Arkansas in the Civil War Message Board, Posted, 9 December 2007, Accessed 21 August 2011, http://history-sites.com/cgi-bin/bbs53x/arcwmb/webbbs_config.pl?read=17164, See Also Peter Wellington Alexander, C.S.A., Collection, Special Collections, University of Arkansas,http://libinfo.uark.edu/SpecialCollections/findingaids/alexanderaid.html </ref> On July 23, 1862, General Hindman wrote to Captain Adams and ordered him to take command of the companies now raised, organized and armed in the counties of Randolph, Green, Lawrence and Poinsett and move them to a rendevous point near Jacksonport, ....and make a temporary organization of them into battalion or regiment depending on the number of men and companies.... to be used against enemy vigorously on Crowley's Ridge." <ref>Oldham, Danny, "38th Arkansas Infantry", Arkansas in the Civil War Message Board, Posted, 9 December 2007, Accessed 21 August 2011, http://history-sites.com/cgi-bin/bbs53x/arcwmb/webbbs_config.pl?read=17164</ref> on August 2, 1862, Special Order #43, Trans Mississippi District appointed . W.C. Adams Lieutant Colonel and Capt. M. Baber as Major of a battalion composed of seven companies. Lieutantt Colonel Adams was authorized to assign staff officers with the approval of General McBride. He was directed to immediately dismount his command and march to McBride's camp. The intent was that the battalion to be increased to regiment as soon as possible.<ref>Oldham, Danny, "38th Arkansas Infantry", Arkansas in the Civil War Message Board, Posted, 9 December 2007, Accessed 21 August 2011, http://history-sites.com/cgi-bin/bbs53x/arcwmb/webbbs_config.pl?read=17164</ref> When the regimet was finally assembled in September, 1862, it contained men from Yell, Izard, Lawrence, and Craighead counties. Its commanders were Colonel Robert G. Shaver, Lieutenant Colonels William C. Adams and Milton D. Baber, and Major R. R. Henry.<ref>[http://www.civilwar.nps.gov/cwss/regiments.cfm National Park Service, Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], Confederate Arkansas Troops, 38th Regiment, Arkansas Infantry, Accessed 21 August 2011</ref> Early in June, 1862, Colonel Shaver, with General Hindman, was transferred to the Trans-Mississippi Department. , Colonel Shaver was unanimously elected colonel and he continued command during the various campaigns and battles in the department. In the fall of 1864, at the reorganization of the Army of the Trans-Mississippi, Colonel Shaver was again elected colonel of the 38th, and on the same day, in a different field, he was also elected colonel of Shaver's 27th Arkansas Infantry. Gen. Kirby Smith consolidated these two regiments, and they were known thenceforth until the surrender in May, 1865, as Shaver's Infantry Regiment.<ref>Gerdes, Edward G., "History of Colonel R.G. Shaver", Edward G. Gerdes Civil War Page, Accessed 21 August 2011, http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/38thshav.htm</ref> The unit was inducted into Confederate Service on September 21, 1862 at Jacksonport, Arkansas. The unit was composed of volunteer companies from the follwing counties:<ref>Edward G. Gerdes Civil War Page, Accessed 2011</ref>
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:Company H, Commanded by Captain William A. Black, organized in Randolph County, Arkansas on July 15, 1862.<ref>Howerton, Bryan, "38th Arkansas Infantry", Arkansas in the Civil War Message Board, Posted 9 December 2007, Accessed, 21 August 2011, http://history-sites.com/cgi-bin/bbs53x/arcwmb/webbbs_config.pl?read=17161</ref>
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:Company G, Commanded by Captain , organized in , Arkansas on .
:Company I, Commanded by Captain R. W. Echols, organized in Independence County, Arkansas on August 6, 1862.<ref>Howerton, Bryan, "38th Arkansas Infantry", Arkansas in the Civil War Message Board, Posted 9 December 2007, Accessed, 21 August 2011, http://history-sites.com/cgi-bin/bbs53x/arcwmb/webbbs_config.pl?read=17161</ref>
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:Company M, Formerly organized as Company F, 10th Missouri Infantry Regiment.<ref>Howerton, Bryan, "38th Arkansas Infantry", Arkansas in the Civil War Message Board, Posted 9 December 2007, Accessed, 21 August 2011, http://history-sites.com/cgi-bin/bbs53x/arcwmb/webbbs_config.pl?read=17161</ref>


==Battles==
==Battles==

Revision as of 21:23, 21 August 2011

38th Arkansas Infantry (Confederate)
Arkansas state flag
Active1862 to 1865
CountryConfederate States of America
AllegianceCSA Dixie
BranchInfantry

The 38th Arkansas Infantry (1862-1865) was a Confederate Army infantry regiment during the American Civil War.

Organization

38th Infantry Regiment, began when General Hindman issued Special Order Number #12, Army of the Southwest, dated 22 June 1862, which authorized a Captain W C Adams to raise one or more companies of mounted infantry in Lawrence and Randolph Counties and to immediately attack enemy without waiting on special orders. [1] On July 23, 1862, General Hindman wrote to Captain Adams and ordered him to take command of the companies now raised, organized and armed in the counties of Randolph, Green, Lawrence and Poinsett and move them to a rendevous point near Jacksonport, ....and make a temporary organization of them into battalion or regiment depending on the number of men and companies.... to be used against enemy vigorously on Crowley's Ridge." [2] on August 2, 1862, Special Order #43, Trans Mississippi District appointed . W.C. Adams Lieutant Colonel and Capt. M. Baber as Major of a battalion composed of seven companies. Lieutantt Colonel Adams was authorized to assign staff officers with the approval of General McBride. He was directed to immediately dismount his command and march to McBride's camp. The intent was that the battalion to be increased to regiment as soon as possible.[3] When the regimet was finally assembled in September, 1862, it contained men from Yell, Izard, Lawrence, and Craighead counties. Its commanders were Colonel Robert G. Shaver, Lieutenant Colonels William C. Adams and Milton D. Baber, and Major R. R. Henry.[4] Early in June, 1862, Colonel Shaver, with General Hindman, was transferred to the Trans-Mississippi Department. The 38th was formally organized at Jacksonport, Arkansas on September 8th, 1862. Colonel Shaver was unanimously elected colonel and he continued in command during the various campaigns and battles in the department. In the fall of 1864, at the reorganization of the Army of the Trans-Mississippi, Colonel Shaver was again elected colonel of the 38th, and on the same day, in a different field, he was also elected colonel of Shaver's 27th Arkansas Infantry. Gen. Kirby Smith consolidated these two regiments, and they were known thenceforth until the surrender in May, 1865, as Shaver's Infantry Regiment.[5] The unit was inducted into Confederate Service on September 21, 1862 at Jacksonport, Arkansas. The unit was composed of volunteer companies from the follwing counties:[6]

Company A, Commanded by Captain James L. Sexton, organized at Lauratown, Arkansas on 17 June 1862.
Company B, Commanded by Captain Joshua Wann, organized in Lawrence County, Arkansas on 19 Jul 1862.
Company C, Commanded by Captain James J. Wyatt, organized at Camp Adams, Randolph County, Arkansas on 19 July 1862 .
Company D, Commanded by Captain William J. Sanders, organized at Smithville, Arkansas on 19 July 1862 .
Company E, Commanded by Captain M. Beshoar, organized in Pocahontas, Randolph County, Arkansas on 8 July 1862 .
Company F, Commanded by Captain Alfred Gay organized in Evening Shade, Arkansas on 16 Jul 1862.
Company G, Commanded by Captain John R. Wells, organized in Powhatan, Lawrence County, Arkansas on June 7, 1862.
Company H, Commanded by Captain William A. Black, organized in Randolph County, Arkansas on July 15, 1862.[7]
Company I, Commanded by Captain R. W. Echols, organized in Independence County, Arkansas on August 6, 1862.[8]
Company K, Commanded by Captain Louis E. Knight, organized at Sulphur Rock, Arkansas on 7 Aug 1862.
Company L, ???
Company M, Formerly organized as Company F, 10th Missouri Infantry Regiment.[9]

Battles

The 38th Arkansas Infantry participated in all the principal battles fought in the Trans-Mississippi Department after September 1862, among which were Prairie Grove, Mansfield, Jenkins' Ferry, Poison Springs, Marks Mill, and all the battles incident to Gen. Dick Taylor's Red River campaign against General Banks, during all of which he displayed his usual gallantry and resourcefulness. At the evacuation of Little Rock, September 10, 1863, Colonel Shaver was in command of his brigade and covered the Confederate retreat out of the city southward. He was greatly chagrined and deeply mortified that he was not permitted to engage the enemy, and he always contended that General Price should have offered battle. [10] The unit was attached to R. G. Shaver's and Tappan's Brigade, Trans-Mississippi Department, and during the spring of 1864 united with the 27th Regiment. It fought at Prairie Grove and Jenkins' Ferry where the consolidated command lost 4 killed and 22 wounded. [11] They would go on to take part in the following battles: [12]

Battle of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, December 7, 1862,
Battle of Helena, Arkansas July 4, 1863
Battle of Little Rock, Arkansas, September 10, 1863
Red River Campaign, Arkansas Mar-May, 1864
Battle of Jenkins Ferry, Arkansas April 30, 1864

Surrender

This regiment surrendered with the Army of Trans-Mississippi at Marshall, on Texas May 26, 1865.[13]

Sources

Allen, Desmond Walls, "The Thirty-Eighth Arkansas Confederate Infantry". (Conway, AR: Arkansas Research, 1988).

Banasik, Michael E., "Embattled Arkansas: The Prairie Grove Campaign of 1862". (Wilmington, NC: Broadfoot Publishing Company 1998).

References

  1. ^ Oldham, Danny, "38th Arkansas Infantry", Arkansas in the Civil War Message Board, Posted, 9 December 2007, Accessed 21 August 2011, http://history-sites.com/cgi-bin/bbs53x/arcwmb/webbbs_config.pl?read=17164, See Also Peter Wellington Alexander, C.S.A., Collection, Special Collections, University of Arkansas,http://libinfo.uark.edu/SpecialCollections/findingaids/alexanderaid.html
  2. ^ Oldham, Danny, "38th Arkansas Infantry", Arkansas in the Civil War Message Board, Posted, 9 December 2007, Accessed 21 August 2011, http://history-sites.com/cgi-bin/bbs53x/arcwmb/webbbs_config.pl?read=17164
  3. ^ Oldham, Danny, "38th Arkansas Infantry", Arkansas in the Civil War Message Board, Posted, 9 December 2007, Accessed 21 August 2011, http://history-sites.com/cgi-bin/bbs53x/arcwmb/webbbs_config.pl?read=17164
  4. ^ National Park Service, Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, Confederate Arkansas Troops, 38th Regiment, Arkansas Infantry, Accessed 21 August 2011
  5. ^ Gerdes, Edward G., "History of Colonel R.G. Shaver", Edward G. Gerdes Civil War Page, Accessed 21 August 2011, http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/38thshav.htm
  6. ^ Gerdes, Edward G., "THE 38th CONFEDERATE INFANTRY", Edward G. Gerdes Civil War Page, Accessed 21 August 2011, http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/38indx.html
  7. ^ Howerton, Bryan, "38th Arkansas Infantry", Arkansas in the Civil War Message Board, Posted 9 December 2007, Accessed, 21 August 2011, http://history-sites.com/cgi-bin/bbs53x/arcwmb/webbbs_config.pl?read=17161
  8. ^ Howerton, Bryan, "38th Arkansas Infantry", Arkansas in the Civil War Message Board, Posted 9 December 2007, Accessed, 21 August 2011, http://history-sites.com/cgi-bin/bbs53x/arcwmb/webbbs_config.pl?read=17161
  9. ^ Howerton, Bryan, "38th Arkansas Infantry", Arkansas in the Civil War Message Board, Posted 9 December 2007, Accessed, 21 August 2011, http://history-sites.com/cgi-bin/bbs53x/arcwmb/webbbs_config.pl?read=17161
  10. ^ Gerdes, Edward G., "History of Colonel R.G. Shaver", Edward G. Gerdes Civil War Page, Accessed 21 August 2011, http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/38thshav.htm
  11. ^ National Park Service, Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, Confederate Arkansas Troops, 38th Regiment, Arkansas Infantry, Accessed 21 August 2011
  12. ^ National Park Service, Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, Confederate Arkansas Troops, 25th Regiment, Arkansas Infantry, Accessed 27 January 2011
  13. ^ Sikakis, Stewart, Compendium of the Confederate Armies, Florida and Arkansas, Facts on File, Inc., 1992, ISBN 0-8160-2288-7, page 119.

See also

Category:Arkansas Civil War regiments Arkansas Category:Military units and formations in Arkansas Category:Military in Arkansas

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