Alabama Hilliard's Legion, 1st Infantry Battalion
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Brief History
Within the Legion, the 1st Infantry Battalion was organized with 7 companies at Montgomery, 25 June 1862. Four companies consolidated with the 3rd Infantry Battalion, Hilliard's Legion, and they were designated the 60th Infantry Regiment at Charleston, TN, on 25 November 1863. The remaining 3 companies became the 23rd Sharpshooters Battalion. The field officers were Lt. Col. Jack Thorington and Major (then Lt. Col.) John H. Holt.
The unit was assigned to the 4th Brigade, McCown's Division, Dept. of East Tennessee (Oct.-Nov., 1862); 5th Brigade, Heth's Division, Dept. of East Tennessee (Nov. 62); Palmer's Brigade, Dept. of East Tennessee (Dec., 1862-March 1863); Gracie's Brigade, Dept. of East Tennessee (April-Sept., 63); Gracie's Brigade, Preston's Division, Buckner's Corps, Army of Tennessee (Sept.-Oct., 63); and Gracie's Brigade, Buckner's Division, 1st Corps, Army of Tennessee (Oct.-Nov., 63). The Battalion fought at Chickamauga (19-20 Sept., 63) and at the Siege of Chattanooga (Sept.-Nov 63).
Upon the dissolution of Hilliard's Legion in November 1863, Co. "A" of the 2nd Battalion became Co. "F"; Co. "B" became Co. "K"; Co. "C" became Co. "A"; Co. "D" became Co. "G"; Co. "E" became Co. "B"; and Co. "F" became Co. "C", all of the 59th Alabama Infantry Regiment.
Field and Staff
- Colonel:
- Lieutenant Colonel: Jack Thorington (promoted); John H. Holt; Major Daniel S. Troy [to 60th Alabama Infantry]
- Major:
- Adjutant: John Massey; and William P. Hilliard
Companies and the Counties from Which they Came
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Battles, Skirmishes and Engagements
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