McGehee's Regiment, Arkansas Cavalry


HISTORICAL NOTES:
The 44th Arkansas Infantry (Mounted) (1864–1865) was authorized by the State Military Board as an infantry regiment. It was mounted for Price's Missouri Expedition and was officially designated as mounted infantry, but this designation was almost never used by the unit. When a numerical designation is used, the unit is sometimes referred to as the 29th Arkansas Cavalry Regiment. The unit is most often referred as McGehee's Arkansas Cavalry Regiment for its commander, James H. McGehee. McGehee is often spelled McGhee in the Official Records.

McGehee's Cavalry Regiment was organized during the fall of 1863. It saw some light action in Arkansas, then was assigned to A.S. Dobbin's Brigade, Trans-Mississippi Department. The unit took an active part in Price's Missouri Expedition and after suffering heavy casualties at Westport, disbanded. OFFICERS:
Colonel James McGehee and Lieutenant Colonel Jesse S. Grider. ASSIGNMENTS:
A.S. Dobbin's Brigade, Trans-Mississippi Department. BATTLES: Westport ROSTERS: The roster of this regiment contains the names of 624 men.

  • Field Staff and Band

  • Company A

  • Company B

  • Company C

  • Company D

  • Company E

  • Company F

  • Company G

  • Company H

  • Company I

  • Company K

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    REFERENCES: REF: Crute - Units of the Confederate States Army
    Sifakis - Compendium of the Confederate Armies


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