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Battle of Chickamauga

September 19-20, 1863

Gen. Braxton Bragg's Confederate Army attacked Gen. William Rosencrans' Union Army forcing a Union retreat to Chattanooga, Tennessee. There were 34,000 total causalties. The 18,000 Confederate losses included 37 men from the 38th Alabama. In addition, 151 soldiers of the 38th were wounded and five were missing. Map of the Battle of Chickamauga.

This page lists the names and companies of those 38th Alabama men who were recognized for their bravery during the Battle at Chickamauga.

Company K's commander, Captain Ben Lane Posey, describes the battle.
See also this letter from Joseph H. Fendley to his family.

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Chickamauga Event

The 145th Anniversary Battle of Chickamauga re-enactment will take place on the original battlefield Septemer 19, 20, 21, 2008. More information.

Jefferson Davis, CSA President

The Jefferson Davis bicentennial birthday celebration was featured in June. See that page here.

ABOUT OUR WEB SITE

This site presents facts about the fates of the officers and enlisted men who belonged to the 38th Alabama Infantry Regiment of the Confederate Army. It is not a history but rather a resource for genealogical research.

We include an historical time line as background to the period: 1862-1865. Those who would like to learn more about this period will find a short bibliography of recommended reading here.