Category: 1st Special Battalion, Louisiana Infantry (Wheat's), United States Civil War

Categories: Louisiana, United States Civil War

2nd Infantry Battalion [also called 1st Special Battalion or Wheat's Tigers] was formed at Camp Walker, near New Orleans, Louisiana, in May, 1861, with five companies. Most of the men were military adventurers who were experienced fighters. It moved to Virginia and saw action at First Manassas, then was assigned to R. Taylor's Brigade and fought in Jackson's Valley Campaign and later the Seven Days' Battles. During the summer of 1862 the battalion disbanded. Its commanders were Majors Robert A. Harris and Chatham R. Wheat. See: National Park Service Soldiers and Sailors Database

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John Carroll 30 Jul 1815 Franklin County, Georgia - 03 Jan 1897

William Douglas - 16 May 1861

Patrick Sweeney abt 1835 Ireland - 12 Jun 1861

Chatham Wheat 09 Apr 1826 Alexandria, VA - 27 Jun 1862

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