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Assault of the Second Louisiana (Colored) regiment on the Confederate works at Port Hudson, May 27, 1863
title
Assault of the Second Louisiana (Colored) regiment on the Confederate works at Port Hudson, May 27, 1863
Subject
Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870, Military service, Campaigns & battles, Louisiana, Port Hudson, 1860-1870, Bombardment, Louisiana, Port Hudson, 1860-1870, African Americans, Military service, 1860-1870, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Military personnel, Union, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Naval operations, Union, Port Hudson (La.), History, Siege, 1863, Wood engravings, 1860-1870
Date created ms
1863-07-27
Abstract
Print shows (top) Union ships under the command of Admiral Farragut bombarding Port Hudson, Louisiana, and (bottom) African American troops of the 2nd Louisiana Regiment attacking the Confederate defensive works at Port Hudson. From "The Soldier in Our Civil War."
Chalmette Monument
title
Chalmette Monument
Subject
Monuments & memorials, Military service
Date Issued
1880, 1920
Abstract
A view of the "Chalmette Monument," (G. A. R. or "Grand Army of the Republic" Monument, erected 1874 by Union army veterans). The monument consists of several cannons and cannonballs. A sculpture of furled flags resting on guns is on top of the central column. The inscription reads, "Dum Tacent Clamant" which is roughly translated to "Until they are silent they do shout" or "While they passover, they declair"
U.S.S. Task Force Guadalcanal
title
U.S.S. Task Force Guadalcanal
Subject
Ships, World War II, Military service, Naval operations, Portrait photographs
Date Issued
1942, 1946
Abstract
Portrait of the Portuguese ship Foz Do Douro from the aircraft carrier Guadalcanal.
Army of Northern Virginia, La. Div. Monument
title
Army of Northern Virginia, La. Div. Monument
Subject
Monuments & memorials, Military service
Date Issued
1880, 1920
Abstract
A view of a monument to the Army of Northern Virginia, Louisiana Division. A man standing atop a tall column leans on a flag and gazes off into the distance. Several steps and a path lead to the monument. Trees in background
Ted Loftin/Walterine Handley
title
Ted Loftin/Walterine Handley
Subject
World War, 1939-1945, Military personnel, United States. Army. Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, People, 1940-1950, Women, Military service, 1940-1950, World War, 1939-1945, Women, United States
Date created ms
1942-09
Abstract
Newspaper photograph and caption about Ted Lofin and his service in the navy and Walterine Handley, the first WAAC to report to duty.
First WAAC
title
First WAAC
Subject
United States. Army. Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, People, 1940-1950, Women, Military service, 1940-1950, World War, 1939-1945, Women, United States
Date created ms
1942-09-15
Abstract
Newspaper photograph and caption: "Miss Irene Taylor, the first Lake Charles girl to qualify as a WAAC, is now ready for active service."
Two Regiments of Colored Infantry to be raised withing the city and neighboorhood of New Orleans for one year's service
title
Two Regiments of Colored Infantry to be raised withing the city and neighboorhood of New Orleans for one year's service
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, African Americans, Soldiers, New Orleans (La.), Military service, Infantry
Date Issued
1864-11-09
Abstract
Text. Two Regiments of Colored Infantry to be raised withing the city and neighboorhood of New Orleans for one year's service. New Orleans Tribune; November 9, 1864: p. 1, c. 5.
United States Troops at Baton Rouge awaiting Steamboats to take them to Pensicola
title
United States Troops at Baton Rouge awaiting Steamboats to take them to Pensicola
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Soldiers, Military service, Military maneuvers, Steamboats
Date Issued
1825-06-21
Abstract
Text. United States Troops at Baton Rouge awaiting Steamboats to take them to Pensicola. Louisiana Gazette; June 21, 1825; p. 2, c. 3.
On the 21st of March, 1807, in Washington County, Mississippi, the Secretary of Col. Burt, Mr. Willey, or Watteville, was arrested enroute to Gerogia
title
On the 21st of March, 1807, in Washington County, Mississippi, the Secretary of Col. Burt, Mr. Willey, or Watteville, was arrested enroute to Gerogia
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Military service, Law enforcement
Date Issued
1807-03-31
Abstract
Text. On the 21st of March, 1807, in Washington County, Mississippi, the Secretary of Col. Burt, Mr. Willey, or Watteville, was arrested enroute to Gerogia. Louisiana Gazette; March 31, 1807; p. 3, c. 2.
Gen. Jackson's victory at New Orleans
title
Gen. Jackson's victory at New Orleans
Subject
New Orleans (La.), Pictorial works, Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845, Military service, Campaigns & battles, Louisiana, New Orleans, 1810-1820, Lithographs, Color, 1890, United States, History, War of 1812, Pictorial works
Date created ms
1890
Abstract
Battlefield scene of General Andrew Jackson on horseback amid a group of soldiers firing cannons and guns at the approaching British troops.
Harold Landry is drafted for military service in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1917.
title
Harold Landry is drafted for military service in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1917.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Draft, Military service, World War I, Aeronautics, Air warfare
Date Issued
1917-08-03
Abstract
Text, August 3, 1917. Aviation Service Attracts Young Baton Rougean [sic]. Harold Landry has been Sent to San Francisco Post. Published in the State Times. Harold Landry is drafted for military service in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Baton Rouge soldier attains distinction in 1917.
title
Baton Rouge soldier attains distinction in 1917.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Honor, Soldiers, Military service, World War I
Date Issued
1917-06-08
Abstract
Text, June 8, 1917. Baton Rouge Boy Attains Distinction. Published in the State Times. Taken from the Alexandria, Louisiana newspaper, Town Talk. Return of Fred Schoenbrodt from the war with an honor roll.
Confederate Soldiers' Monument, Greenwood Cemetery
title
Confederate Soldiers' Monument, Greenwood Cemetery
Subject
Monuments & memorials, Military service
Date Issued
1880, 1920
Abstract
A confederate soldier stands atop a pedestal (in which four busts are inlaid). Elaborate stairs lead up to the monument, which is surrounded by funerary vaults and tombs.
Letter from Anthony Moore
title
Letter from Anthony Moore
Subject
Authors, Books, Correspondence, Military service
Date created ms
1980-08-23, 1980-08-23
Name
Moore, Anthony
Abstract
Letter from Anthony Moore to Thelma Toole. Moore writes that he has read A Confederacy of Dunces and that he served with J.K. Toole in Puerto Rico.
U.S. Army Commendation Medal
title
U.S. Army Commendation Medal
Subject
Authors, Military decorations, Military service
Date created ms
1962-1963, 1962-1963
Abstract
United States Army medal with green and white ribbon belonging to J.K. Toole.
Certificate of service of Captain Pedro Larronde
title
Certificate of service of Captain Pedro Larronde
Subject
Documents, Military service, Certificates
Date created ms
1805-03-18, 1805-03-18
Abstract
Lieutenant Colonel José Maria Morcillo, Spanish officer at Pensacola, certified that the accompanying certificate of service of Captain Pedro Larronde was a true copy of the record in his charge. Larronde had entered the Louisiana Regiment in 1778 as a distinguido and served until 1804. During the war with England he had participated in the capture of Baton Rouge, Mobile, and Pensacola. In 1784 he had taken part in the expedition against the cimarrones.
Certificate of service of Ensign Luis Bouligny
title
Certificate of service of Ensign Luis Bouligny
Subject
Documents, Military service, Certificates
Date created ms
1811-05-01, 1811-05-01
Abstract
Benígno García Calderón, assistant in charge of the Sergeant Major's office of the Infantry Regiment of Louisiana now stationed in Pensacola, certified the service record of Ensign Luis Bouligny, age twenty, who had served in Louisiana from his enrollment as cadet in1793 September until 1804 March, and who had voluntarily joined the crew of the frigate Luisiana in 1797 May and June. Bouligny was in delicate health.
Certificate of service of Lieutenant Ursino Bouligny
title
Certificate of service of Lieutenant Ursino Bouligny
Subject
Documents, Military service, Certificates
Date created ms
1811-04-29, 1811-04-29
Abstract
Benígno García Calderón, assistant in charge of the Sergeant Major's office of the Infantry Regiment of Louisiana now stationed in Pensacola, certified the service record of Lieutenant Ursino Bouligny, age thirty-two, who had served in Louisiana from his enrollment as a cadet in November 1790 until the end of December 1810. The Lieutenant was in broken health.
Certificate of service
title
Certificate of service
Subject
Documents, Military service
Date created ms
1696-10-24, 1696-10-24
Abstract
Vaudreuil certified that Captain Dauberville of the marine troops had served with distinction since 1687. He had led the Indian allies in almost all parties against the Iroquois.
Official letter from Division General [Claude Perrin] Victor, Captain General of Louisiana, the Hague, to the First Commissioner of French Troops stationed in Batavia, the Hague
title
Official letter from Division General [Claude Perrin] Victor, Captain General of Louisiana, the Hague, to the First Commissioner of French Troops stationed in Batavia, the Hague
Subject
Documents, Correspondence, Business & finance, Military service
Date created ms
1803-01-23, 1803-01-23
Abstract
General Victor had learned from the Batavian Commissioner that the Republic of Batavia had stopped paying the French troops that were to be sent to Louisiana. He had requested the Sub-inspector to settle outstanding accounts. The soldiers would henceforth be paid by the French Republic. [Napoleon had appointed General Victor to lead the French expeditionary force that was to reoccupy Louisiana.]

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