Orphan Brigade
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The Orphan Brigade was the nickname of the First Kentucky Brigade, a group of military units recruited from Kentucky to fight for the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. The brigade was the largest Confederate unit to be recruited from Kentucky during the war. Its original commander was John C. Breckinridge, former United States vice president, and Kentucky's former senator, who was enormously popular with Kentuckians.
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Active | 1861–1865 |
Country | Confederate States |
Allegiance | Kentucky |
Branch | Confederate States Army |
Size | Brigade |
Nickname(s) | "Orphan Brigade" |
Arms | Enfield rifled muskets |
Engagements | American Civil War
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