3rd Florida Infantry Regiment
| 3rd Florida Infantry Regiment | |
|---|---|
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| Active | August 10, 1861 – April 9, 1865 |
| Country | Confederate States of America |
| Allegiance | Confederate Florida Confederate States of America |
| Branch | Confederate States Army |
| Type | Regiment |
| Role | Infantry |
| Size | 1,236 Soldiers |
| Part of | Army of Tennessee |
| Engagements | American Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Col. William Scott Dilworth |
The 3rd Florida Infantry Regiment was formed near Pensacola, Florida, in July, 1861. Its companies were recruited in the counties of St. Johns, Hernando, Jefferson, Duval, Wakulla, Madison, Columbia, and Suwannee. The unit served along the coast at Talbot Island and Cedar Keys, then moved to Mobile. After fighting at Perryville it was assigned to Preston's, Stovall's, Finley's, J.A. Smith's Brigade, and during December, 1862, consolidated with the 1st Florida Infantry Regiment. The 1st and 3rd were engaged at Murfreesboro and Jackson, then participated in the campaigns of the Army of Tennessee from Chickamauga to Bentonville. It was organized with 950 officers and men, and the 1st and 3rd lost twenty-six percent of the 23 in action at Chickamauga. In December, 1863, this command totalled 240 men and 119 arms, but only a remnant surrendered in April, 1865. The field officers were Colonel William S. Dilworth; Lieutenant Colonels Lucius A. Church, Elisha Mashburn, and Arthur J.T. Wright; and Major John L. Phillips.
Companies
| Company | County | Nickname | Commander | Number of Soldiers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F&S | Col. William S. Dilworth | 20 | ||
| A | Duval | Jacksonville Light Infantry | Capt. Holmes Steele | 118 |
| B | Saint Johns | Saint Augustine Blues | Capt. John Lott Philips | 124 |
| C | Hernando | Hernando Guards (Wildcats) | Capt. Walter Terry Saxon | 112 |
| D | Wakulla | Wakulla Guards | Capt. Daniel L. Frierson | 103 |
| E | Jefferson | Jefferson Beauragards | Capt. Daniel E. Bird | 123 |
| F | Duval | Cow Boys | Capt. Lucius A. Hardee | 111 |
| G | Madison | Madison Grey Eagles | Capt. Thomas Langford | 165 |
| H | Jefferson | Jefferson Rifles | Capt. William Girardeau | 132 |
| I | Columbia | Dixie Stars | Capt. Jesse B. Wood | 91 |
| K | Columbia & Suwanee | Columbia & Suwanee Guards | Capt. William Parker | 107 |
Engagements and Battles
1862
- New Smyrna (Companies E & H were involved)
- Skirmish of the Brick Church
- Kentucky Campaign
1863
1864
1865