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The 19th (Dawson's) Arkansas Infantry (1861–1865) was a Confederate Army infantry regiment during the American Civil War. The regiment was present for but not engaged during the Battle of Pea Ridge. At the Battle of Arkansas Post, the regiment became split, with part of the regiment surrendering with the garrison when the post capitulated. The capture portion of the regiment was eventually exchanged and released on the east side of the Mississippi and served the remainder of the war with the Confederate Army of Tennessee. The un-captured portion of the regiment was consolidated with the remnants of the 24th Arkansas and served the remainder of the war in the Department of the Trans-Mississippi. == Organization == 19th (Dawson's) Infantry Regiment completed its organization at Nashville, Arkansas, in November 1861.〔 The field officers were Colonel C. L. Dawson; Lieutenant Colonels A. S. Hutchison and P. R. Smith; and Majors Joseph Anderson, David H. Hamiter, and John G. McKean. The unit was inducted into Confederate Service at Nashville, Arkansas, on November 21, 1861. The 19th Arkansas Regiment was organized from seven companies from Hempstead, Pike, Polk and Sevier counties. Three additional companies from Hempstead, Scott and Sevier were later added, the last (Company K) on March 3, 1862. Charles L. Dawson, who had previously commanded the 37th Arkansas Militia Regiment of Sevier County,〔Arkansas Military Department Records, List of Commissioned Officers of the Militia 1827–1862, Arkansas History Commission, Microfilm Roll 00000038-8, Page 299〕 was elected colonel at the regiment's organization. The unit was composed of volunteer companies from the following locations in Arkansas:〔 *Company A – Commanded by Captain W. B. Spear, organized on October 10, 1861 at Antoine, AR; *Company B – Commanded by Captain B. C. Haller, organized October 18, 1861 at Center Point, AR; *Company C – Commanded by Captain John W. Robinson, organized October 19, 1861 in Pike Co, AR; *Company D – Commanded by Captain R. L. Duncan, organized June 1, 1862 in Polk Co, AR; *Company E – Commanded by Captain L. F. Carter, organized October 30, 1861 in Sevier Co, AR; *Company F – Commanded by Captain John G. McKean, organized June 16, 1862 at Paraclifta, AR; *Company G – Commanded by Captain D. C. Cowling, organized November 19, 1861 at Nashville, AR; *Company H – Commanded by Captain A. J. Rader, organized February 22, 1862 at Waldron, AR; *Company I – Commanded by Captain L. W. Delony, organized February 26, 1862 at Nashville, AR; and *Company K – Commanded by Captain A. J. Jones, organized March 3, 1862 in Sevier Co, AR. The 19th (Dawson's) Arkansas Regiment had strong support among the population where it was recruited.〔 Even though there was a certain degree of pro-Union sentiment in the mountains of southwest Arkansas, the region continued to supply huge numbers of recruits to the 19th Arkansas, and civilians kept up a steady supply of clothing, equipment and other supplies to the men. In fact, the 19th Arkansas started off as one of the largest (in terms of number of men), best clothed (their unique frock coats and Australian-style hats were unmistakable), and best equipped (though marginally armed) Arkansas regiments. Additionally, the regiment was blessed with some of the best company commanders in the business. The company officers were mostly men who had been active in the prewar militia, and many were veterans of the Arkansas State Troops and had seen combat close up and personal at the Battle of Wilson's Creek. The officers were highly literate, mostly professional men, and familiar with infantry drill and tactics. Many of the staff officers were former businessmen who were used to keeping up with records and reports. The privates of the regiment were also a pretty literate bunch of men who wrote home frequently, providing lots of insights to modern researchers.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「19th Arkansas Infantry Regiment (Dawson's)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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