2nd Regiment, Louisiana Infantry - Confederate

United States  U.S. Military   Louisiana    Louisiana Military    Louisiana in the Civil War   2nd Regiment, Louisiana Infantry(Confederate)

Brief History
"2nd Infantry Regiment [also called Louisiana Zouaves] was formed at Camp Moore in Tangipahoa, Louisiana, during the spring of 1861 Only 3 officers and 41 men surrendered in April, 1865..

Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin
Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first.

Other Sources
National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).