Mississippi [and Alabama]: 2nd (Brewer's) Cavalry Battalion
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Unit History
Organized with seven Alabama and Mississippi companies in late 1861.
Consolidated with three companies of the 1st (Beall's) Alabama Cavalry Battalion and designated as the 8th (Wade's) Confederate Cavalry Regiment in May 1862.
Field and Staff
- Commander: Richard H. Brewer (Major)
- Major: W.N. Mercer
Assignments
- January-March 1862: Unattached, 1st Geographical Division, Department #2
- March 1862: Unattached, 1st Grand Division, Army of the Mississippi, Department #2
- March-April 1862: Cavalry, 1st Corps, Army of the Mississippi, Department #2
- April-May 1862: Beall's Cavalry Brigade, Department #2
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Battles, Skirmishes and Engagements
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