Missouri State Guard
Military force of the U.S. state of Missouri from 1861 to 1865 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the military force cooperating with Confederate troops. For the defense force founded in 1982, see Missouri State Defense Force.
The Missouri State Guard (MSG) was a military force established by the Missouri General Assembly on May 11, 1861. While not a formation of the Confederate States Army, the Missouri State Guard fought alongside Confederate troops and, at various times, served under Confederate officers.[1]
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Missouri State Guard | |
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Active | 1861–1865 |
Disbanded | May 11, 1865[lower-alpha 1] |
Country | Confederate States |
Allegiance | Missouri |
Type | State Guard |
Size | 23,000–28,000 (1861) |
Engagements | American Civil War
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Commanders | |
Commander in Chief | 1861–1862 Claiborne F. Jackson 1862–1865 Thomas C. Reynolds |
Major-General | Maj. Gen. Sterling Price |
Adjutant-General | Brig. Gen. Warwick Hough |
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