Cherokee Battalion (or Regiment), Special Service
HISTORICAL NOTES:
Not much is known about this organization, which is mentioned in Brig Gen Douglas H Cooper's correspondence in March and May of 1865 and in a Federal report dated 23 Apr 65, then supposed to be at Fort Towson (in the southern Choctaw Nation), 300 strong. Joel M Bryan, who previously led the 1st Partisan Ranger Bn, was the commander. Captain John Miller led a company, and a Captain Owens another.
OFFICERS:
LIEUTENANT COLONEL. Joel M Bryan (prev Major, 1st Partisan Ranger Bn)
ROSTERS:
Company ?. John Miller (prev Capt, Co A, 2nd Regt)
Company ?. Owens.
SOURCE:
https://www.thepeoplespaths.net/history/CherConfed.htm
https://www.bjmjr.net/indian_territory/index.htm
