Wrigleys and nichols units were combine into wauls texas legion. Wauls texas legion sons of confederate veterans camp. Thomas neville waul, moved at dawn into position, and as the first shots rang out that morning, their hearts were pumping with the blood of bravery that would lead to a crucial, lifethreatening mission later that day. Texas regimental field officers name and unit texas regimental nicknames local designations texas artillery units.
A military designation of legion mixed the best of all three types of units. Jones iii texas photography collection contains a comprehensive overview of texas photography, ca. Raised in the spring of 1862 at the glenblythe plantation near gay hill, washington county, texas by brigadier general thomas neville waul, the legion originally consisted of twelve infantry companies, six cavalry companies, and a sixgun battery of artillery. Wauls texas legion sons of confederate veterans camp 2103, katy, tx. In the muster roll of company b, wauls texas legion, the name of richard bartlett appears on a roll of prisoners of war captured and paroled by the u. Brandon franke, blinn college recommended citation franke, brandon 2015 wauls texas legion. There s also a more recently published book on a company of german immigrants in the legion, captain voigt s company of waul s texas legion. Polly was the only daughter of thomas townsend and mary elizabeth stapleton townsend.
Hasskarl, robert a wauls texas legion, 18621865 ada. Sons of confederate veterans camp 2103, wauls texas legion. The honor was painted in gold on a strip of cloth sewn to the field. Buy wauls texas legion, 18621865 by hasskarl, robert a isbn. Research your civil war ancestor the civil war in texas. This regiment was organized in november, 1862, using the 3rd tennessee cavalry battalion as its nucleus. History of the texas legion by michael steinman at the best online prices at ebay. Hasskarl is the author of wauls texas legion, 18621865 4. Mar 19, 2019 as the author began searching for some trace of his greatgreatgrandfather, he discovered that he belonged to company a, waul s texas legion. Oct 30, 2019 legions came in a variety of strengths, and the one organized in texas in early spring 1862 by colonel thomas neville waul was one of the larger ones, being initially composed of twelve infantry companies commanded by lt. Wauls texas legion the handbook of texas online texas. The large dimensions of steinmans book an 812 x 11 inch softcover 346 pages in length might lead a prospective reader to expect an. This transcription includes only the narrative portions of the memorandum book describing military experiences and is not formatted to match the original. As the author began searching for some trace of his greatgreatgrandfather, he discovered that he belonged to company a, waul s texas legion.
Germantexans in the confederate army vonmaszewski, mr. The flag may have been issued to waul s legion, the second texas infantry regiment, or identical type flags may have been given to both and other units in the brigade. Waul s texas legion, the only true legion of texas troops in the confederate states army, was raised in and around brenham in spring of 1862 by thomas neville waul. Wauls texas legion confederate genealogy familysearch. The article features a battle flag of the wauls texas legion of texas confederates. Trinity river union vicksburg wagons walkers texas division wauls legion wauls texas legion wounded.
The article features a battle flag of the waul s texas legion of texas confederates. Steinmans book is a large, 8 12 x 11 inch softcover 346 pages in length. Ive never read it but the only history of waul s legion i know of is waul s texas legion, 18621865 by robert a. Sons of confederate veterans camp 2103, waul s texas legion. The flag may have been issued to wauls legion, the second texas infantry regiment, or identical type flags may have been given to both and other units in the brigade. While little has been uncovered about this flag and its history relative to the civil war, it is clear that the original owners spared no expense in having it mounted and framed, thus. This company was active in the vicksburg campaign and was captured july, 1863. It served in the department of mississippi and east louisiana, skirmished in. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
By exchanged, it was attached to wauls texas legion, then returned to the regiment. Confederate states army, was raised in and around brenham in spring of 1862 by thomas neville waul. This book represents the most complete and comprehensive account of its formation and activities during the civil war. The cavalry battalion contained six companies, later increased to seven. Many men of the unit later joined another famous regiment, wauls texas legion. Lenert memorandum book the portal to texas history. Many men of the unit later joined another famous regiment, waul s texas legion. Robert hasskarl, in his study of the legion, contended that in texas, only two legions were formed during the civil war, and wauls legion was the only one that met the true requirements of this designation. History of the texas legion is only the second book length study of the unit to appear in the literature. Message boards topics military civil war texas waul s texas legion csa waul s legion willis battalion texas cavalry website search for content in message boards names or keywords. Roster of company c, 1st battalion infantry, wauls texas legion.
To preserve, perpetuate and sanctify the true history of the south and the confederacy. Company d, cavalry battalion, waul s texas legion company d, 1st infantry battalion, waul s texas legion company e, 2nd infantry battalion, waul s texas legion company a, willke s battalion, texas artillery 5th texas field battery fort bend county company h, 8th texas cavalry company f, 24th texas cavalry company d, terry s regiment, texas cavalry. Wauls texas legion sons of confederate veterans camp 2103. Leonodias willis and the artillery battery by capt. A legion is a military unit composed of infantry, cavalry, and artillery components. Towards vicksburg by brandon franke on may 1862, thomas neville waul received his commission as colonel in the army of the confederacy and was given orders to organize a legion from and around washington county, texas. The force grading on confederate avenue in the vicksburg national park exhumed the skeleton of a soldier with several brass buttons and some silk, evidences that the body was that of an officer. No attempt at a modern history of waul s texas legion has been attempted since the 1985 publication of robert and leif hasskarl s waul s texas legion, 18621865 ive also seen evidence of an earlier version dated 1976, which was selfpublished and from my. Wauls texas legion battle unit details the civil war us. Lenert memorandum book transcription text linebyline typed transcription of the text portion of a. Colonel waul s unique command contained two infantry battalions, a cavalry battalion, and an artillery batteryall of which had a company a. This discovery created as many questions as it answered. Wauls legion completed its organization at brenham, texas, during the summer of 1862.
Wauls texas legion, the only true legion of texas troops in the confederate states army, was raised in and around brenham in spring of 1862 by thomas neville waul. This important collection documents all aspects of texas photography including the various types practiced from its earliest introduction to the state, a large array of subjects and styles, and. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. His name also appears on the muster roll on a list of paroled prisoners in camp at demopolis, ala. Wauls texas legion living history association home facebook. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to fill out the form below and we will contact you as soon as possible or you can directly contact any of the camp officers from the contacts page. Jackson cavalry, and wauls texas legion will compose a division, to be commanded by majorgeneral mansfield lovell. Texas in the civil war describes many confederate and union sources, specifically for texas, and how to find them these include compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, internet databases, published books, etc. July 26, 1836 june, 1902 1834 1905 jan 22, 1847 dec. River texans thev timber took town transmississippi department trinity river union vicksburg wagons walkers texas division waul s legion waul s texas legion.
It originally consisted of twelve companies of infantry, six companies of. The only true legion of texas troops in the confederate states army, was raised in and around brenham in spring of 1862 by thomas neville waul. Roster of company c, 1st battalion infantry, wauls texas. Message boards topics military civil war texas wauls texas legion csa wauls legion willis battalion texas cavalry website search for content in message boards names or keywords. It originally consisted of twelve companies of infantry, six companies of cavalry, and a sixgun battery of field artillery. Jackson cavalry, and waul s texas legion will compose a division, to be commanded by majorgeneral mansfield lovell. Wauls legion was a combined arms force from texas that fought for the confederate states of america during the american civil war.
It contained a cavalry battalion and an infantry regiment. Nov 17, 2017 coincidentally, an artillery company that composed part of waul s texas legion was commanded by captain j. Willis, and two instead of the more typical one artillery. Lenerts memorandum book documenting his experiences as a member of wauls texas legion at the battle of vicksburg, mississippi. Following guidance from the white house, centers for disease control and prevention, and state and local public health authorities, we are increasing access. Jones assembled his collection over more than 30 years from the 1970s to 2008. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. History of the texas legion attempts to rectify this deficiency with a multipurpose history and reference guide. Company c, 1st infantry battalion, wauls texas legion company d, 2nd infantry battalion, wauls texas legion bastrop county. May 28, 2019 this is certainly the case with waul s legion, perhaps the best known western example. The troops of this command will be in readiness to march tomorrow morning at 6 oclock with fifteen days rations. Several years ago i was approached to translate from german into english a couple of letters written by a participant in the civil war. My grandmother was a very handsome woman with dark auburn hair and dark brown eyes. Theres also a more recently published book on a company of german immigrants in the legion, captain voigts company of waul s texas legion.
Germantexans in the confederate army paperback april 26, 2017 by mr. Wauls texas legion andor second texas infantry regiment. The date precedes the secession of texas by about six weeks. Wauls texas legion living history association home. Waul s legion completed its organization at brenham, texas, during the summer of 1862. By exchanged, it was attached to waul s texas legion, then returned to the regiment. Waul s legion was a combined arms force from texas that fought for the confederate states of america during the american civil war. Wauls texas legion confederate genealogy familysearch wiki. The brigades of brigadiergenerals rust, bowen, vilepigue, w. Of special note is that the obverse of the flag displayed the notation instituted jan.
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