Historical Sketch and Roster of the Mississippi 29th Infantry Regiment
Description:... The 29th Mississippi Infantry Regiment 29th Infantry Regiment was organized at Corinth, Mississippi, in April, 1862 with men from Grenada, Lafayette, Panola, Yalobusha, Washington, and De Soto counties. The unit served in Mississippi, then moved to Kentucky where it saw action in Munfordville. Later it joined the Army of Tennessee and was placed in General Walthall's and Brantly's Brigade where it participated in many battles from Murfreesboro to Bentonville.The 29th lost 5 killed and 36 wounded at Munfordville, had 34 killed and 202 wounded at Murfreesboro, and suffered fifty-three percent disabled of the 364 engaged at Chickamauga. It reported 191 casualties at Chattanooga and in December, 1863 was consolidated with the 30th and 34th Regiment and totaled 554 men and 339 arms. This unit reported 5 killed and 22 wounded at Resaca, and in the fight at Ezra Church the 29th/30th lost 8 killed and 20 wounded. Very few surrendered in North Carolina in April, 1865.Companies: Companies Company A -- Lafayette Rebels (raised in Lafayette County, MS)Company B -- Robson Rifles (raised in Tallahatchie County, MS)Company C -- Panola Patriots (raised in Panola County, MS)Company D -- Fishing Creek Avengers (raised in Yalobusha County, MS)Company E -- Oakland Rebels (raised in Yalobusha County, MS)Company F -- Hampton Guards (raised in Lowndes County, MS)Company G -- Walthall Rebels (raised in Attala & Carroll Counties, MS)Company H -- Gale Reserve (raised in Yazoo County, MS)Company I -- DeSoto Brothers (raised in DeSoto County, MS)Company K -- Dixie Rifles (raised in Holmes County, MS)
Show description