5th Mississippi Infantry
The 5th Mississippi Infantry was a regiment of infantry in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. It fought in many battles and campaigns in the American Civil War.
The 5th Mississippi was organized in the fall of 1861 by Albert E. Fant.Companies
Company A -- Red Rovers
Company B -- Bogue Chitto Rangers
Company C -- Lauderdale Springs Greys
Company D -- New Prospect Greys
Company E -- Pettus Rebels
Company F -- Winston Rifles
Company G -- Barry Guards
Company H -- Noxubee Blues
Company I -- Kemper Rebels, aka Kemper Guards
Company K -- Scotland GuardsBattles and campaigns
The 5th Mississippi was organized in the spring of 1861. The first battle that the 5th fought was at the Battle of Pensacola. The army was surrendered April 26, 1865, and paroled at Greensboro.
