17th & 31st Louisiana Infantry (Baldwin’s Brigade)

17th and 31st Louisiana Infantry (Baldwin’s Brigade). . Baldwin's Brigade Col. Robert Richardson (May 23-Jun 13)

17th Infantry Col. Robert Richardson Lieut. Col. Madison Rogers Major W.A. Readitt Col. Robert Richardson Engaged: Port Gibson, May 1 Defense, May 18-July 4.Casualties severe but not full reported; Lieut. Colonel Madison Rogers killed May 20

31st Louisiana Col. C.H. Morrison Lieut. Col. S.H. Griffin Maj. James Draughon Engaged: Port Gibson, May 1 Defense, May 18-July 4.Casualties severe but not full reported; Lieut. Colonel S.H. Griffin killed June 27 . . This historical marker was erected by the State of Louisiana.. It is in Vicksburg National Military Park in Warren County Mississippi