2nd Arkansas Mounted Rifles
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The 2nd Arkansas Mounted Rifles (1861–1865) was a Confederate Army infantry regiment that served during the American Civil War. Raised in 1861, the regiment consisted of nine companies, which were drawn from various counties in Arkansas. Throughout the course of the war, the 2nd Arkansas Mounted Rifles fought in a number of battles, including those at Wilson's Creek and Pea Ridge, and participated in a number of campaigns such as Tullahoma, Atlanta and the Carolinas. The regiment's final battle came at Bentonville in March 1865 after which its remaining personnel were consolidated into the 1st Arkansas Consolidated Mounted Rifles.
2nd Arkansas Mounted Rifles | |
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Active | 1861–1865 |
Country | Confederate States |
Allegiance | Arkansas |
Branch | Confederate States Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Regiment |
Facings | Light blue |
Engagements | American Civil War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Col. James M. McIntosh, Col. Harris Flanagin |