Mississippi 45th Infantry Regiment

Historical Notes:
The 3rd Battalion MS Infantry (Hardcastle’s) was expanded after Shiloh into the 45th MS Infantry and then -- due to significant loss in numbers following Kennesaw, it was reduced again to the 3rd Battalion MS Infantry (William's). Officers:
Colonel -- Aaron B. Hardcastle. Lieutenant-Colonel -- Richard Charlton. Majors -- Theodore A. Jones, Elisha F. Nunn. Rosters:
No rosters of this unit as the 45th Regiment have been found. Refer to the rosters of the Mississippi 3rd Infantry Battalion.
Company A -- Duncan Riflemen (raised in Simpson County, MS)
Company B -- Insurgents (raised in Itawamba County, MS)
Company C -- Raymond Minute Men (raised in Hinds County, MS)
Company D -- Choctaw Rough & Ready Company (raised in Choctaw County, MS)
Company E -- McNair Rifles, aka Pike County Rifles (raised in Pike County, MS)
Company F -- Tippah Highlanders (raised in Tippah County, MS)
Company G -- Mississippi Volunteers (raised in Pontotoc County, MS)
Company H -- Capt. Roberts’ Company [27th AL Infantry] (raised in AL)
Company I -- Capt. Wright’s Company [27th AL Infantry] (raised in AL)
Company K -- Capt. Charlton’s Independent Company (raised in Hinds County, MS)
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