7th Battalion, Arkansas Infantry (Desha's)
HISTORICAL NOTES:
The 7th Arkansas Infantry Battalion (1861–1862) which was often referred to as Desha's Battalion. Captain Cypert of Company A was appointed major when the battalion was organized, and was succeeded as captain by George Franklin Baucum. In August, the Confederate War Department designated Desha's Battalion as the 7th Battalion Arkansas Volunteers, In May, 1862 it was consolidated with the 9th Arkansas Infantry Battalion and the 8th Arkansas Infantry Regiment.
OFFICERS:
Major Jesse Newton Cypert
ASSIGNMENTS:
Assigned to Colonel Alfred Mouton's 4th Brigade, of Brigadier General Daniel Ruggels' 1st Corps, 1st Division, 2nd Grand Division, Army of the Mississippi Valley.
In preparation for the Battle of Shiloh, General Albert Sydney Johnston ordered General Braxton Bragg to detach the 51st and 52nd Tennessee, Blount's Alabama, and Desha's Arkansas Battalions from his Corps to form garrison for post and depot at Corinth.
ROSTERS:
The roster of this battalion contains the names of 22 men.
Company A, The "Searcy Greys" from White County, commanded by Captain Jesse Newton Cypert.
Company B, from Independence County, commanded by Captain Simeon Cason.
Company C, from Independence County, commanded by Captain Samuel C. Jones.
Company D, from Independence County, commanded by Captain John W. Cullins.
Company E, from White County, commanded by Captain John Critz.
Company F, from Arkansas County, commanded by Captain D. S. Morris.
BIBLIOGRAPHY:REFERENCES: Sifakis - Compendium of the Confederate Armies