HISTORICAL NOTES:
The Kentucky 7th Infantry Regiment was assembled in September, 1861, at Camp Burnett, near Clinton, Kentucky, with men from the western section of the state. This regiment reported 14 casualties at Baton Rouge, then was assigned to Rust's and Buford's Brigade, Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana. It was active in various conflicts around Vicksburg and Jackson and during the spring of 1864 was mounted and attached to General Lyon's Brigade in Forrest's Corps. The unit saw action in the expedition from Memphis into Mississippi, June 1 - 13, and reported 39 casualties. During July there were 73 disabled at Harrisburg. Later it skirmished in Alabama and surrendered on May 4, 1865.
OFFICERS:
Colonels:
• Edward Crossland
• Charles Wickliffe
Lieutenant Colonels:
• William D. Lannom
• L. J. Sherrill
Majors:
• H. S. Hale
• W. J. N. Welborn ASSIGNMENTS:
Rust's and Buford's Brigade, Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana.
Attached to General Lyon's Brigade in Forrest's Corps. SERVICE:
Shiloh, TN (April 6-7, 1862)
Corinth Campaign (AprilJune, 1862)
Baton Rogue, LA (August 5, 1862)
Corinth, MS (October 34, 1862)
Hatchie Bridge, TN (October 5, 1862)
Oxford. MS (December 12, 1862)
Murfreesboro, TN (Dec. 31, 1862Jan. 3, 1863)
Vicksburg Campaign (April-July, 1863)
Champion Hill, MS (May 16, 1863) Also known as Baker's Creek
Big Black River, MS (May 17, 1863
Siege of Jackson, MS (July, 1863)
Meridian Campaign (Feb-Mar, 1864)
Paducah, KY (March 25, 1864)
Brice's Crossroads, MS (June 10, 1864)
Harrisburg, MS (July 14, 1864)
Old Town Creek, MS (July 15, 1864)
Parker's Crossroads, TN (August 25, 1864)
Sulphur Trestle, TN (September 15, 1864)
Pulaski, TN (September 27, 1864)
Tarpley's Shop, TN (September 27, 1864)
Spring Hill, TN (November 29, 1864)
Franklin, TN (November 30, 1864)
Nashville, TN (December 1516, 1864)
Wilson's Raid (March 22April 24, 1865)
Plantersville (April 1, 1865)
Ebenezer Church (April 1, 1865)
Selma, AL (April 2, 1865) Roster:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 1666 men.
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