Arizona Sharpshooters

[Marser]

Does anyone know anything about this unit, mainly from an impression standpoint?

Thank you.

[BobbyHughes]

Re: Arizona Sharpshooters

I did a google and the only thing that came up is a modern day BP club, and an insect. Have any more information??

[Marser]

Re: Arizona Sharpshooters

I haven't found anything yet, Robert. There is a small documentary being made, which features a gentleman who fought in this unit. I thought it would be fun to participate, provided, of course, that I have the correct impression. I will refuse to "volunteer" if I my impression is incorrect.

[BobbyHughes]

Re: Arizona Sharpshooters

The only Confederate Unit I have turned up in Arizona are:

Scout Company that fought to the end of the war.

* Herbert's Battalion of Arizona Cavalry
o Company A, Arizona Rangers
o Arizona Guards of Pinos Altos mining camp, Arizona territorial militia company
o Minute Men of Pinos Altos mining camp, Arizona Territorial militia company
o Arizona Rangers of Mesilla, Arizona Territorial militia company

* Arizona Scout Company

Now, this is from Wikipedia, which is the only source I could find. I couldnt even find anything in the ORs (hardback version...)

If you find anything else please let me know.. I have a major interest in Sharpshooter units.

[Gary of CA]

Re: Arizona Sharpshooters

The title "sharpshooter" in many early war units was largely honorific. It may have been a militia company that mustered into service at which point it exchanged its identity for the regimental/battery one.

[Sut Lovingood]

Re: Arizona Sharpshooters

Mark,
I would most likely be able to help, but I would need much more information about the project and its focus. I have information, notes, copies of period records, at the ready.
Where is this "documentary" being set. In Arizona/New Mexico or East (as in Trans-Mississippi...East of AZT)? You mention that there is a focus of an individual who was a "sharpshooter", who would that person be?

[Sut Lovingood]

Re: Arizona Sharpshooters

Period records and later scholarship of the Arizona Brigade does mention "sharpshooters". An example can be seen when reading about the Bayou City and the Neptune attacks on the Harriet Lane and Owasco, 1 Jan. 1863.
More information on standby as needed.

[tmdreb]

Re: Arizona Sharpshooters

Period records and later scholarship of the Arizona Brigade does mention "sharpshooters". An example can be seen when reading about the Bayou City and the Neptune attacks on the Harriet Lane and Owasco, 1 Jan. 1863.
More information on standby as needed.

That would be sharpshooters with shotguns. Also referred to as "horse marines." Hmm. Two specialty impressions in one battle. I can hear PEC alarms going off everywhere.

[Sut Lovingood]

Re: Arizona Sharpshooters

Well said Phil.

[18th us regulars]

Re: Arizona Sharpshooters

The title "sharpshooter" in many early war units was largely honorific. It may have been a militia company that mustered into service at which point it exchanged its identity for the regimental/battery one.

read this:

The Evolution of Skirmish Tactics in the U.S. Civil War

By Kent J. Goff

this is on line and a good read this will explain the term "Sharpshooters"

[Gary of CA]

Re: Arizona Sharpshooters

Thank you Ken for that suggestion. There's always something to learn.