1st Regiment, French Brigade, Louisiana Militia- Confederate

United States  U.S. Military   Louisiana    Louisiana Military    Louisiana in the Civil War    1st Regiment, French Brigade, Louisiana Militia 1st Regular Infantry Regiment,(Confederate)

Brief History
Formerly the 1st Louisiana Militia Infantry, entered Confederate service in February, 1861 Only 39 men were present in November, 1864, and half that number were included in the surrender of the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana. .

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).