Mississippi: 23rd Cavalry Battalion
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Unit History
Organized by the assignment of the three Mississippi companies of Powers' Confederate Cavalry Regiment on November 21, 1864, per S.O. #276, Adjutant and Inspector General's Office.
Merged into Powers' (new Mississippi) Cavalry Regiment ca. March 3, 1865.
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**See Powers’ Regiment Mississippi & Louisiana Cavalry**
Field and Staff
- Commander: Joseph S. Terry (Major)
Assignments
- Novemer 1864-February 1865: Sub-district of Southwest Mississippi and East Louisiana, District of Mississippi and East Louisiana, Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana
- February 1865: Sub-district of South Mississippi, District of Mississippi and East Louisiana, Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana
- February-March 1865: W. Adams' Brigade, Chalmers' Division, Forrest's Cavalry Corps, Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana
Companies & Counties of Origin
| Company | Counties Formed From | Also Known As |
| A | County not specified | Terry’s Company |
| B | County not specified | Sessions’ Company |
| C | County not specified | Owen’s Company |
| D | County not specified | Bate’s Company |
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Battles, Skirmishes and Engagements
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