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MEMORY
of the MEN who were
the
28th Thomas'Louisiana Infantry
Regiment!
These pages are devoted to the memory of
men of the 28th Thomas' Regiment Louisiana Infantry. This
Louisiana regiment served with valor at the Battle of
Chickasaw Bluffs and at the Siege of Vicksburg during the
American Civil War. This web site will be devoted to the MEN
of that gallant regiment.
Paul (Augustine) Hebert a lowly Private,
with Co. A., of the 28th Thomas' Regiment served with this
Louisiana unit. He was this researcher's late
Great-grandfather. It is to his memory as well as to the men
who served alongside him that the efforts of this research
project are dedicated. Lest we forget, these men served,
suffered, fought and in some cases died for what they
believed in.
 
28th Thomas' Louisiana Infantry
Regiment
Updating as of 5 April 2003.
Recently, we located a source that has
enabled us to add the alternative
names of the men of the Thomas'
28th Louisiana Infantry Regiment. There were a number of
different spellings of many of the names which has led to a
lot of confusion in determining if a particular soldier
might or might not have been someones ancestor.
In adding these alternate names to our
roster, the confusion might now be somewhat less. Check them
out.
As of the 5th of April, all of the names
in Co. A through Co.
K have been updated. We are
continuing to add other companies as soon as we can
transcribe the changes from our database to the web
pages.
An example is my ancestor: Paul Augustine
Hebert, of Co. A. He is also listed as Heburt,
Paul, and Huburt, Paul.
Additionally, this process had yielded
ADDITIONAL names to our roster. We have always suspected
that many other soldiers had served in this unit -- but
records could not be found. By using the list of names in
the Archives microfilms designated as M378, Roll 1 through
31., we have been able to build what we believe is about as
complete a roster of men who served in this historic
Confederate regiment from Louisiana as possible.
As time progresses, we are sure that
other names will come to light and we will of course update
our records when this happens.
Thank You.
28th Thomas' Louisiana Infantry
Regiment
Added on 24 January 2003.
We have just added a new page that lists the
men from the Thomas' 28th Louisiana who were transferred to
the 22nd Cons. Louisiana Infantry Regiment at Enterprise,
Miss. and were sent to the defense of Mobile. There they
remaind until the end of hostilities and were surrendered at
Merridan, Miss.
Men
of Co. G., 22nd Consolidated
Louisiana
Infantry Regiment
28th Thomas' Louisiana Infantry
Regiment
Added on 27 January 2003.
We have just added a new page that lists the
men from the Thomas' 28th Louisiana who served on the
Confederate Steam Ram -- C.S.S. Arkansas. A very interesting
account written by a crew member is linked to on this new
addition.
Men
of the 28th Thomas' Louisiana
Who
Served on the C. S. S. Ram Arkansas
28th Thomas' Louisiana Infantry
Regiment
The following items are the recent additions
to the ever growing and ever expanding 28th Thomas'
Louisiana Infantry Regiment Web Site! This area showcases
recent changes and/or additions -- and is updated regularly.
Check back often for "What is NEW at the 28th Thomas'
Louisiana".
(Click on image for larger view)
28th
Thomas': Image of Erich Nystrom, Pvt., Co.
F. (Added on 5 June 2002)
Newly received image of one of the men who
served with the Thomas' 28th Louisiana Infantry Regiment.
The image contains a wealth of information with regards to
the uniform worn and accouterments of the average private.
Interesting note that the emblem on his hat reflects what
appears to be crossed canon! A number of the men of this
regiment were assigned to work with batteries at Vicksburg
as well as crew on the C.S.S. Arkansas.
The image was passed on to us through the
generosity of a fellow researcher, Stephen G. Terrell, who
indicated that a slip of paper attached to the back of the
tin type image (also in image) identifies the soldier as
Erich Nystrom. Additional research is being done to see if
this is indeed the man pictured in the above image.
We, at the Thomas' 28th Louisiana
Infantry regiment are grateful for the excellent
contribution to our web site by Mr. Terrell.
28th
Thomas: Historical Documents
(Added on 6 Nov
2001)
The newest page added to this historical
website offers some recently acquired additions to the
history of this Louisiana Civil War regiment. They are in
the form of historical documents: some are copies of actual
documents (as above, the document appointing Allen Thomas to
Brigadier General) and some, which were too fragile to copy
are illustrated as transcriptions. Check out the newest page
now.
following items are the recent additions
to the ever growing and ever expanding 28th Thomas'
Louisiana Infantry Regiment Web Site! This area showcases
recent changes and/or additions -- and is updated regularly.
Check back often for "What is NEW at the 28th Thomas'
Louisiana".
It is NEW! It is a powerful NEW tool to honor your
hero who served and helped to reshape the world during the
most turbulent era of the 20th Century.
We have just begun a new and exciting project! This new
web site is a tribute to the brave men and women who served
during World War II in military service and on the home
front. We are looking to tell YOUR story. Check out
our new endeavor. You might want to contribute a story! Just
click on the link.
Paul Augustine Hebert
Image taken approximately 1862
Location: probably Opelousas, Louisiana
Paul Augustine
Hebert, Pvt., Co. A.
A Wonderful Christmas Present!
At Long Last -- Our Search Has Produced
Results!
Allow me to introduce you to
Paul Augustine Hebert,
Pvt., Co. A., (Creole Rebels) St. Landry
Parish,
28th Thomas' Louisiana Infantry
Recently, we were offered the wonderful
opportunity of submitting a short story to a southwest
Louisiana journal -- the Attakapas
Gazette. As a result of the
story, which will run in the upcoming January 2001 issue, we
were able to obtain, with the kind permission of Dr. Russell
Pavich, MD, of Eunice, Louisiana, a copy of the above
portrait which hangs in his home in Eunice.
A local professional photographer, Mr.
Jesse Breaux (who also happens to be a living realtive of
Sosthene Sevigne Breaux, Pvt., Co. D. [Hayes Champions],
18th Louisiana Infantry Regiment) was able to take make an
excellent image of the photograph of Paul Hebert pictured
above.
Our most gracious THANK YOU is extended to Dr. Russell
Pavich and Mr. Jesse Breaux of Eunice -- without whose
assistance, this image could not have been provided. The
image also is a first -- the FIRST photograph of common
private, of the 28th Thomas' Louisiana Infantry Regiment --
to be pictured in a Confederate uniform!
the
28th Thomas' Photo Album
Added Recently: Tuesday, 20 March
2001.
We are now adding a photo album for the
men who served in the 28th Thomas'
Louisiana Infantry Regiment:
the 28th Thomas' Photo Album
Our recently added section to the 28th
Thomas' Louisiana Infantry Regiment is a photo album. We
hope to add many additional images to the photo album in the
coming months. If you have an image that you would care to
add, please contact us at the e-mail address at the bottom
of this page and we will be happy to oblige. Thank
You.
Updated! As of 19 December
2000!
the OR's:
[Official Records of the War of the
Rebellion]
OR's:
Battlefield Statistics 28th
Thomas'
OR's:
28th Thomas' Louisiana Infantry
OR's:
22nd [Consolidated] Louisiana Infantry
The above NEW links are a new addition to
the 28th Thomas' Louisiana Infantry Regiment website and
contains the many official reports that give information
regarding this heroic Louisiana Infantry Regiment at the
Battle of Chickasaw Bluffs and the Siege of Vicksburg as
well as events following the capitulation of Confederate
forces at Vicksburg. The reports in some cases are lengthy
and detailed. They do make for very interesting reading.
Over time additional reports will be added. Enjoy the new
pages!
Soldier's
Headstone Tributes
Updated! As of 1 December
2000!
Headstone Tributes to the Men of the 18th
Louisiana and 28th Thomas' Louisiana Infantry Regiments.
Decendants of the men who were these two historic Louisiana
Infantry Regiments can now share with others a lasting
tribute to the men and their final resting place -- with
photos, letters, documents, poems, family lore, grave site
images, grave site directions -- you name it. By popular
request, we are are now adding a special tribute page for
your beloved citizen soldier. Click on the above link to see
how!
Page Added on 1 June
2000
Our Newest Veterans' Biography...A MUST Read!
To come halfway around the world, and
fight the good fight in a land so far, far away from home;
and then, to give his lifesblood in a cause he believed in.
Read the colorful and tragic story of our newest Veteran.
His story has to be told, for he came to America searching
riches and a new life. For his gallent efforts, John Fearn
Francis made the supreme sacrifice.
John
Fearn Francis, Pvt., 2nd Lt., Co. B.
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As of 6 June
2000 -- A new
feature added to the Roster of the 28th Thomas'
Regiment Louisiana Infantry. Learn the BURIAL
SITES of many of the men who served in this
gallent Civil War Regiment. Click on the adjoining
link to learn many more details.We will be adding
many more sites as they become available.
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We at the 28th Thomas' Louisiana Infantry
Regiment are now offering ADDITIONAL details with regards to
the MEN who were the 28th Thomas' Louisiana.On many of the
men, we have now included recently received CIVILIAN DATA,
giving information such as Civilian Occupation,
Wife's Name, Number and Names of Children.
If he survived the war and location of his burial
site. Also incuded are family facts, legends, and
personal stories. Plus other details if known.
As quickly as the information can be updated and uploaded
to our server, NEW information on the men will be added.
Check back often for updates. If you care to add, modify, or
remove updates to YOUR ancestor, you may do so by contacting
me at the following e-mail address.
Thank you for helping to remember the men and their
sacrifices: ideal21tc@cox.net
Looking for a specific topic, subject, or
individual soldier on the 28th Thomas' Louisiana Infantry
Regiment (Volunteers) web site?
Try our web site search engine!
28th
Thomas' Regiment
the
Veterans
8 August
2001. We have just added the
biography of Aurelie Vidrine, Pvt., Co. K. Check out his
story.
It is the intention of this researcher to
add additional information about the MEN of the 28th
Thomas'Regiment by placing this research project on the web
in the hopes of making contact with descendants of the MEN
of this gallant regiment.
The long range plan is to post STORIES,
PHOTOS, NOTES, LETTERS, etc. provided by descendants (SUCH
AS YOURSELF) as additional pages to this project. The first
of these stories is included and is about one of the men of
the regiment, a brief story of this researcher's late
Great-grandfather, Pvt. Paul (Augustin) Hebert of St. Landry
Parish who served honorably with Company A of the 28th
Thomas' Regiment. He service lasted throughout the entirity
of the American Civil War.
Now you can visit my other web site which
is devoted to the regiment, in which another of this
researcher's relatives served ...the 18th Regiment Louisiana
Infantry. This researcher's Great-great Grandfather, Placide
(Fabien) Richard served with Company K of the 18th Louisiana
Regiment.
18th
Louisiana Infantry Regiment
Our
AWARDS!
18th & 28th Thomas' Louisiana
Infantry Regiments
Check out the nice things people are saying
about the 18th and 28th Thomas' Louisiana Infantry
Regiments' World Wide Web Sites!
Please Visit My Second Site
Devoted to the Men of Another Confederate
Regiment:
the 18th Louisiana Infantry Regiment
18th
Louisiana Infantry Regiment.
You Can Also Visit The
Original Site Devoted to the Men of
the other 28th Louisiana Regiment...the 28th Gray's Regiment
Louisiana Infantry
28th
Grays' Louisiana Infantry Regiment
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Keep the Memory
Alive!
Your kindness can help preserve our
heritage!
The Jackson
Barracks Military Library in New
Orleans is the location where the Louisiana copies of the
Civil War Muster Roll records are kept. There is an ongoing
plan to protect and preserve those fragile documents, along
with many other important documents on file at the military
library. Our favorite "charity" is the Book Binding Fund at
Jackson Barracks.
This web site is a FREE web site, and we do not solicit
donations of any kind.
However, we do support the efforts of others to preserve the
RICH HERITAGE we have been given by our ancestors -- who
served with pride. Should you care, in a special way, to
keep the memory alive of your ancestor, we would suggest
making a donation to the Jackson
Barracks Military Library Book Binding Fund that is overseen by Archivist, Ms. Sherrie S.
Pugh. A donation given in the name of YOUR Louisiana Civil
War ancestor can help preserve another volume of the Muster
Rolls! We did! Should you care to contact Ms. Pugh, you may
do so at the following address:
State of Louisiana
Military Department
MILITARY LIBRARY
Office of the Adjutant General
Jackson Barracks
New Orleans, LA 70146-0330
Attn: Ms. Sherrie S. Pugh, Archivist
A Final Word.
Feel free to contact me regarding
anything on this web site as well as my other web site at
the e-mail address listed below. I will make a point of
responding to ANY and ALL inquiries with regards to both
Louisiana Regiments. Thank you!
THANK YOU
for taking the time to visit my site and it
is my sincere hopethat you will benefit from your visit to
my web page.
If you enjoyed my web site... Please
take a little time to sign
28th Thomas' Louisiana
GUEST BOOK
located at the top of this page. If would mean a great deal
to me! You can even tell me a little about yourself and your
Civil War ancestor.
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