Shelby's Iron Brigade
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"Shelby's Iron Brigade" was formed, in 1863, by their leader, Brigadier General Jo Shelby, during the American Civil War and served with him, until 1865, when they disbanded, in Mexico, after the war ended, photograph of Shelby, circa 1861-1865.
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| Active | 1863-1865 |
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 Confederate States of America
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| Allegiance |
Confederate States of America
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| Type | cavalry |
| Size | brigade (800) |
| Garrison/HQ | Arkansas |
| Nickname(s) | Iron Brigade, Missouri Iron Brigade |
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| Notable commanders |
Thomas C. Hindman Frederick Steele Sterling Price |
Confederate States Army
Army of Arkansas
Shelby's Iron Brigade also, known as the Missouri Iron Brigade was a Confederate cavalry brigade, led by Brigadier General Joseph O. Shelby's, in the Trans-Mississippi Theater, of the American Civil War.
The Iron Brigade nickname was created by Joseph O. Shelby's former adjutant, John Newman Edwards, in his 1867 account, Shelby and His Men.
Shelby's Iron Brigade was originally formed, in 1863, under orders, from Major General Thomas C. Hindman, following a successful recruiting expedition, into Missouri, by Joseph O. Shelby, Upton Hays and John T. Coffee; who each recruited, a regiment of cavalry. These new regiments - Shelby's 5th, Hays's 11th and Coffee's 6th (redesignated as 12th), were brigaded, under the command of Colonel Shelby.
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