Helena order of battle facts for kids
The Battle of Helena was an important fight during the American Civil War on July 4, 1863. This article tells you about the different groups of soldiers and their leaders who fought in this battle. It lists the units from both the Union Army (the North) and the Confederate States Army (the South).
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Understanding Military Ranks and Terms
To help you understand the lists of soldiers, here are some common military terms and what they mean:
Military Ranks
- MG = Major General: A very high-ranking officer, usually in charge of a large group of soldiers called a division.
- BG = Brigadier General: A high-ranking officer, usually in charge of a smaller group called a brigade.
- Col = Colonel: An officer who commands a regiment, which is a group of several hundred to a thousand soldiers.
- Ltc = Lieutenant Colonel: An officer who is second-in-command of a regiment, helping the Colonel.
- Maj = Major: An officer who helps lead a battalion or a smaller part of a regiment.
- Cpt = Captain: An officer who commands a company, which is a smaller group of soldiers within a regiment.
Other Important Terms
- w = wounded: This means the soldier was injured during the battle.
- mw = mortally wounded: This means the soldier was injured so badly that they later died from their wounds.
- k = killed: This means the soldier died during the battle.
Union Forces
The Union Army, also known as the Federal Army, fought for the United States government. In the Battle of Helena, their main commander was Major General Benjamin M. Prentiss.
District of East Arkansas
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District of East Arkansas |
Cavalry Brigade K-5, W-18, M-1 = 24
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| Artillery K-0, W-1, M-0 = 1 |
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| Unattached K-0, W-0, M-0 = 0 |
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1st Division (XIII Corps) |
1st Brigade K-9, W-28, M-5 = 42
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| 2nd Brigade K-43, W-99, M-30 = 172
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Confederate Forces
The Confederate Army fought for the Southern states that had separated from the United States. In the Battle of Helena, their overall commander was Lieutenant General Theophilus H. Holmes.
District of Arkansas
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Price's Division |
First Brigade K-46, W-168, M-133 = 347
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| Second Brigade K-47, W-115, M-273 = 435
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| Fourth Brigade K-59, W-326, M-368 = 753
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Marmaduke's Division |
First Brigade K-8, W-37, M-10 = 55 |
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| Second Brigade K-5, W-7, M-0 = 12
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Walker's Division |
K-4, W-8, M-0 = 12 |
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