Mississippi 11th Cavalry Regiment

Historical Notes:
The Mississippi 11th Cavalry Regiment was formed during the spring of 1864 using Perrin's Battalion State Cavalry as its nucleus. The unit in Ferguson's Brigade and saw action in Georgia. Later it was transferred to Starke's Brigade in the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana and ended the war in Mississippi. The 11th was included in the surrender on May 4, 1865. Officers:
Colonel Robert O. Perrin, Lieutenant Colonel H.L. Muldrow, and Major Abner Reed. Assignments:
Ferguson's Brigade
Starke's Brigade in the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana
Battles:
Champion Hill
The Atlanta Campaign
The Battle of Waynesborough
The Siege of Savannah
President Davis’ Escort
Rosters:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 1296 men.

Company A -- Perrin’s Company (raised in Kemper & Neshoba Counties, MS)
Company B -- Thomas’ Company (raised in Noxubee County, MS, and Alabama)
Company C -- Buford’s Company (raised in Attala County, MS)
Company D -- Metts’ Company (raised in Noxubee & Winston Counties, MS)
Company E -- Gholson Guards (raised in Oktibbeha County, MS)
Company F -- Steele’s Company (raised in Kemper County, MS)
Company G -- Hargrove’s Company (raised in Lawrence County, MS)
Company H -- Chickasaw Rangers (raised in Chickasaw County, MS)
Company I -- Mississippi Cleansers, aka Barksdale Avengers (raised in Choctaw County, MS)
Company K -- Martin’s Company (raised in Monroe County, MS)
Tallahatchie Guards Independent Cavalry (raised in Tallahatchie County, MS)
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