18th Battalion, Louisiana Cavalry - Confederate

United States  U.S. Military   Louisiana    Louisiana Military    Louisiana in the Civil War    18th Battalion, Louisiana Cavalry(Confederate)

Brief History
"18th Infantry Regiment completed its organization during the late summer of 1861 at Camp Moore, Louisiana. The regiment disbanded during the early spring of 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).