1st Louisiana Company A
About Us
We're a German speaking, new formed Company. We mainly consist of ex-Mount and Blade NW players from many different regiments. The idea to form the company came from Captain Albert von Magdeburg, also called Night Eagle. Our main goal is, like everyone's here probably, to have fun.
Historical Background
The 1st Louisiana Infantry enrolled 960 men during the Civil War. Of these, 162 were killed or died of their wounds, 74 died of sickness, 1 in an accident, 88 were known to have deserted and 12 to have taken the Oath of Allegiance.
In April 1861 the regiment was organized in New Orleans under Colonel Albert G. Blanchard (USMA ’29), Lieutenant Colonel William C. Vincent and Major Samuel R. Harrison. During September the same year Colonel Blanchard was promoted to brigadier general. The 1st Louisiana was assigned to Blanchard’s Brigade.
In June 1862 the Regiment ook part in the Seven Days Battle, the 1st Louisiana lost 214 men during these Seven Days. Colonel Shivers was badly wounded in the right arm and disabled from command. Captains James Nelligan and Charles Cormier were also wounded. Lieutenant Colonel Nolan took command of the regiment. During summer the regiment was assigned to Jacke's Divison with there whole brigade. On September the 17th the regiment fought in the Battle of Sharpsburg were they lost 71 men and their Commander in Chief, Lt-Col Nolan who got injured. During the Battle of Gettysburg the regiment was commanded by Lt. Colonel Michael Nolan and brought 172 men to the field. It took part in the costly attack on Culp’s hill at dusk on July 2, losing 11 men killed, 28 wounded and an unknown number of missing or captured. Lt. Colonel Nolan was killed, struck by 12-pounder artillery round and so badly mangled that his body was never identified. Lieutenant John Maskew was wounded and left behind to be captured on July 5 when the army retreated. Captain Edward D. Willett took command of the regiment. After the battle Major Nelligan was promoted to lieutenant colonel and Captain Charles Emile Cormier of Company I was promoted to major effective July 3.
During 1864 some Officers were captured during their battles and had at the end of the year only 500 men left able to fight on the field.
Until April of 1865 the regiment fought in the siege of Petersburg and surrendered with only 19 men which were not in captivity, died in battle or were wounded, the entire brigade had only 350 soldiers left.
Thank you for reading
Sincerly,
The staff of the 1st Louisiana, Company A
Captain Albert von Magdeburg/Night Eagle and we will discuss any topic you want to know something about
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