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On June 27, 1862, Braxton Bragg took over the Army of the Mississippi at Corinth. Whatever his critics might say, he did a miraculous job rebuilding the beaten force that … Continue reading Blythe’s Regiment, From Kentucky to Stones River (Chapter 3)
Officers: Robert H. Humphreys – Captain: Age 30, June 11, 1861- killed at the Battle of Shiloh April 6, 1862. James Moore – 1st. Lieutenant: Age 25, June 11, 1861- … Continue reading Mississippi Swampers: Company B, 44th Mississippi Infantry Roster (Chapter 2)
The Mississippi Swampers were organized at Memphis, Tennessee on June 11, 1861. It’s origins go further south though. Robert J. Humphreys was the popular sheriff of Tunica … Continue reading Mississippi Swampers are Born: Battle of Belmont and Shiloh (Chapter 1)
