9th Alabama Infantry Regiment
| 9th Alabama Infantry Regiment | |
|---|---|
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| Active | May 1861 to April 1865 |
| Country |  Confederate States of America |
| Branch |  Confederate States Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Engagements | Battle of Seven Pines Battle of Williamsburg Second Battle of Bull Run Battle of Antietam Battle of Fredericksburg Battle of Gettysburg Siege of Petersburg |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Col. Cadmus Wilcox |
The 9th Alabama Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.
Service
[edit]The 9th Alabama Infantry Regiment was mustered in at Richmond, Virginia in late May 1861.[1]
The regiment surrendered at Appomattox Court House.
Total strength and casualties
[edit]The 9th mustered 1138 men during its existence. It suffered approximately 200 killed in action or mortally wounded and 175 men who died of disease, for a total of approximately 375 fatalities. An additional 208 men were discharged or transferred from the regiment.[2]
Commanders
[edit]- Colonel Cadmus Marcellus Wilcox
- Colonel Samuel Henry
- Colonel Joseph Horace King
- Colonel Gaines Chism Smith
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ "Wilcox' Brigade". Archived from the original on June 2, 2009. Retrieved June 2, 2009. Wilcox's Brigade website
- ^ "Wilcox' Brigade". Archived from the original on June 2, 2009. Retrieved June 2, 2009. Wilcox's Brigade website
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