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.
Active August 1862 to April 1865
Country Confederate States of America
Allegiance Mississippi
Branch Confederate States Army
Type Infantry
Equipment Mississippi Rifles, alltered smooth bore "George Law" Muskets, 57
caliber Enfield Rifle Musket, Springfield Rifle.
Engagements
American Civil War
Battle of Shiloh
Battle of Murfreesboro
Battle of Chickamauga
Battle of Chattanooga
Battle of Peachtree Creek
Battle of Atlanta
Battle of Franklin
Battle of Nashville
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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.
Active August 1862 to April 1865
Country Confederate States of America
Allegiance Mississippi
Branch Confederate States Army
Type Infantry
Equipment Mississippi Rifles, alltered smooth bore "George Law" Muskets, 57
caliber Enfield Rifle Musket, Springfield Rifle.
Engagements
American Civil War
Battle of Shiloh
Battle of Murfreesboro
Battle of Chickamauga
Battle of Chattanooga
Battle of Peachtree Creek
Battle of Atlanta
Battle of Franklin
Battle of Nashville
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