HISTORICAL NOTES:
The Arkansas 21st Infantry Regiment was organized during the winter of 1861-1862 by consolidating four companies of J. S. McCarver's 14th and six companies of G. W. Lomoyne's 17th Arkansas Battalions. The regiment was involved in the Battles of Corinth and Hatchie Bridge, and reported 27 killed, 41 wounded, and 58 missing. It was then assigned to General M. E. Green's Brigade, Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana. The 21st sustained 37 casualties at Port Gibson and was captured at Vicksburg on July 4, 1863. It was not reorganized after the exchange.
OFFICERS:
Colonels Jordan E. Cravens and William G. Matheny, and Majors W. M. Dowdle and Harrison Moore
ASSIGNMENTS:
assigned to General M. E. Green's Brigade, Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana.
BATTLES:
Iuka-Corinth Campaign
Second Battle of Corinth
Vicksburg Campaign
Battle of Port Gibson
Battle of Champion's Hill
Battle of Big Black River Bridge
Siege of Vicksburg
ROSTERS:
The roster of this regiment contains the names of 1602 men.
Company A – Commanded by Captain E.O. Wolfe. This company, originally organized at Pittman's Ferry, Arkansas, was previously assigned as Company C, McCarver's 14th Arkansas.
Company B – Commanded by Captain John M. Wasson. This company, originally organized at Pocahontas, Arkansas, was previously assigned as Company I, McCarver's 14th Arkansas.
Company C – Commanded by Captain Harper S. Taylor. This company, from Johnson County, was previously assigned as Company C, Lemoyne's 17th Arkansas.
Company D – Commanded by Captain George W. Berryman. This company was formed by the consolidation of Companies A and B, of Lemoyne's 17th Arkansas. Both of these companies were originally raised in Conway County.
Company E – Commanded by Captain Mathew L. Bone. This company was formed by the consolidation of
Companies F and G of Lemoyne's 17th Arkansas. Both of these companies were originally raised in Yell County.
Company F – Commanded by Captain T. J. Shinpox. This company, enlisted at Pittman's Ferry, Arkansas, was previously assigned as Company K, McCarver's 14th Arkansas. Prior to being assigned to the 14th, this company had served as Company D, 1st Battalion, 2nd Arkansas 30 Day Volunteer Regiment. The company had originally been organized as a volunteer company in the 25th Regiment, Arkansas State Militia, from Lawrence (Modern Woodruff) County.
Company G – Commanded by Captain Jacob G. Becton. This company, from Prairie County, was previously assigned as Company H, Lemoyne's 17th Arkansas.
Company H – Commanded by Captain John W. Mills. This company, from Yell County, was previously assigned as Company D, Lemoyne's 17th Arkansas.
Company I – Commanded by Captain Calvin C. Nailor. This company, from Yell County, was previously assigned as Company E, Lemoyne's 17th Arkansas.
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HISTORICAL NOTES:
Historical Sketch And Roster - Arkansas Volumes
