HISTORICAL NOTES:
The 2nd Choctaw Regiment [also called 1st Choctaw Cavalry] was organized during the summer of 1862. It was formerly Battice's 1st Choctaw Cavalry Battalion. The regiment surrendered in June, 1865.
In the spring of 1864, Major General Samuel B. Maxey reorganized Confederate troops in the Indian Territory and created the Second Indian Cavalry Brigade. Colonel Tandy Walker was its commander. It was mostly composed of veteran soldiers from various Choctaw and Chickasaw units. The Second Choctaw Regiment was part of this brigade.
OFFICERS:
Colonel Simpson N. Folsom
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ROSTER
The roster of this regiment contains the names of 11 men.
Brown, Carion ~ Co. G,M. Rank in Private. Rank out Private.
Brown, Karrew ~ Co. G,M. Rank in Private. Rank out Private.
Durant, Hicks ~ Co. M,E. Rank in Private. Rank out Private.
Duvant, Hicks ~ Co. F,B. Rank in Private. Rank out Private.
Folsom, Simpson N. ~ Co. . Rank in . Rank out .
Gracem, B. ~ Co. C. Rank in Private. Rank out Private.
Hague, Erastus S. ~ Co. F. Rank in Private. Rank out Private.
Hicks, Durant ~ Co. MEF. Rank in Private. Rank out Private.
Hoag, Erastus ~ Co. F. Rank in Private. Rank out Private.
Hogue, Erastus S. ~ Co. F. Rank in Private. Rank out Private.
King, Asa ~ Co. K. Rank in Captain. Rank out .
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