18th Alabama Infantry Regiment
Infantry regiment of the Confederate States Army
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The 18th Alabama Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.
| 18th Alabama Infantry Regiment | |
|---|---|
One version of the 18th Regiment's battle flag was a variant of Hardee's moon flag, above | |
| Active | September 4, 1861, to May 4, 1865 |
| Country | Confederate States of America |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | Battle of Shiloh Battle of Chickamauga Battle of Jonesboro Battle of Franklin Battle of Nashville |
Service
The 18th Alabama Infantry Regiment was mustered in at Auburn, Alabama, on September 4, 1861.[1]
The regiment surrendered at Meridian, Mississippi, on May 4, 1865.
Commanders
- Colonel Edward Courtney Bullock
- Colonel James Thadeus Holtzclaw
- Colonel Eli Sims Shorter
- Colonel James Strawbridge (Confederate Officer)