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The first section of this book follows the Fourth Louisiana Battalion from Louisiana's secession through Richmond, South Carolina's coastal defense, Vicksburg, the campaigns of the Army of Tennessee, and the final surrender at Gainesville, Alabama. The second section is a detailed biographical register covering commanding officers, staff, color bearers and soldiers who served the battalion. Information for each man includes military record, civilian history, pension information and burial location.

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"""this work is a must, of course, for those interested in the Fourth Louisiana Battalion and Louisiana units as well. If you enjoy reading the letters, journals and diaries of Civil War soldiers this is a treasure trove""--Civil War News; ""a fine job""--Blue & Gray Magazine; ""the authors ferret out the curious, the remarkable, and the little known details...very helpful...the period photos show abundant details...a treasure trove of genealogical information...well documented...excellent...a real pleasure to read""--The Lone Star; ""great""--The Advocate."

this work is a must, of course, for those interested in the Fourth Louisiana Battalion and Louisiana units as well. If you enjoy reading the letters, journals and diaries of Civil War soldiers this is a treasure trove --Civil War News; a fine job --Blue & Gray Magazine; the authors ferret out the curious, the remarkable, and the little known details...very helpful...the period photos show abundant details...a treasure trove of genealogical information...well documented...excellent...a real pleasure to read --The Lone Star; great --The Advocate.

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Terry G. Scriber is a writer, researcher and museum security professional. He lives in Louisiana. The late Theresa Arnold-Scriber was a writer and researcher. She lived in Louisiana.

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