Kentucky 9th Mounted Infantry Regiment

Historical notes HISTORICAL NOTES:
The Kentucky 9th Mounted Infantry Regiment [also called 5th (Hunt's) Regiment] was organized at Russellville, Kentucky, during the fall of 1861. The men were recruited in the counties of Logan, Jefferson, Nelson, Harrison, Ohio, and Scott. It became part of the Orphan Brigade or Louisville Legion. Officers OFFICERS:
Colonels John W. Caldwell and Thomas H. Hunt; Lieutenant Colonels Alexander Casseday, Robert A. Johnston, and J.C. Wickliffe; and Major Ben Desha. Assignments ASSIGNMENTS:
The 9th served under Generals Hanson, Helm, and J.H. Lewis. Service SERVICE:
The 9th fought at Murfreesboro, was active in and around Jackson, saw action at Chickamauga, then participated in the Atlanta Campaign. During the fall of 1864 it was mounted and took part in the defense of Savannah and the campaign of the Carolinas. The regiment lost 1 killed and 28 wounded at Murfreesboro and forty-four percent of the 230 engaged at Chickamauga. In December, 1863, it totalled 235 men and 157 arms, but only a remnant surredered with the Army of Tennessee. Roster:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 1901 men.

Bibliography for Research:
U. S. Government Printing Office. Official Records of the American Civil War Davenport, IA. Eastern Digital Resources.

U. S. Government Printing Office. Official Records of the American Civil War - Naval Subset Davenport, IA Eastern Digital Resources.

Rigdon, John C. - Editor Civil War Soldiers Service Records - Kentucky. 2012. Davenport, IA Eastern Digital Resources.

Rigdon, John C. - Editor Kentucky Civil War Soldiers Index. 1996. Davenport, IA Eastern Digital Resources.



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