9th Louisiana Vol. Infantry Reg., Co. E, Louisiana
File submitted by Joe Cenizal:  joec6718@ix.netcom.com

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9th Louisiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment

Company E -- Milliken Bend Guards



Who we are:

The 9th Louisiana Volunteer Infantry, Company E, is a member of 
the American Civil War Association, located in Northern
California. 

Background:

The 9th Louisiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment was the largest of 
the Louisiana regiments that fought with Leeıs Army of
Northern Virginia and suffered ahigh casualty rate from battle 
and disease. It consisted of Irish, German, Scandinavian,
Chinese, Eskimo and Cajun soldiers and distinguished itself 
as a part of the famous Louisiana Tigers Brigade of Ewellıs
Division in ³Stonewall² Jacksonıs Corps. Three of the regiments 
Colonels became Confederate generals. 

Arriving too late for the First Battle of Manassas, the 9th 
Louisiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment fought gallantly in in
virtually every engagement of the Army of Northern Virginia. 
The 9th Louisiana participated in "Stonewall" Jacksonıs
Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1862. It gained fame during 
the Second Battle of Manassas where it defended its position
from Federal assault by throwing rocks when all ammunition 
was expended. At Gettysburg, the 9th Louisiana was at the
vanguard of the attack on Cemetary Ridge during the first 
day of battle. The 9th continued to serve with distinction 
until the final surrender at Appamattox. 

The 9th welcomes anyone, who would like to join this noble 
band of brothers. 

Joe Cenizal
9th Louisiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment Company E 
Milliken Bend Guards