CONFEDERATE ARKANSAS TROOPS
8th Battalion, Arkansas Infantry
- Overview:
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8th Infantry Battalion [also designated the 1st and also called 2nd Battalion] was organized at
Little Rock, Arkansas, in March, 1862. The unit was active at Iuka, Farmington, and Corinth, then was assigned to Beall's
Brigade, Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana. On July 9, 1863, it was captured in the
fight at Port Hudson. After
being exchanged, the men claimed their organization but were united with the 18th (Carroll's-Daly's-Crockett's) Arkansas Regiment. It was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel B. L. Jones
and Major John Miller.
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