Cuban Rifles, Cuban Exile Provisional Camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans

Welcome / Bienvenidos to the "Cuban Rifles, Cuban Exile Camp, S.C.V.". The Sons are a Non-Racial, non-Sectarian, non-Political, Patriotic, Historical and Genealogical Organization founded in 1896. Our Camp works to preserve the History of Cubans, Hispanics and other Ethnic Minorities who served in the Confederate Military. For membership information or if you need help finding your Confederate, Cuban, Hispanic or Military Ancestors email me at JoinTheSCV@Aol.Com

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Death of Miguel Mendoza, a Soldier of the Fixed Regiment of Louisiana, Native of Bayamo, Cuba (1799).

On December 22nd, 1799– Miguel Mendoza – A Soldier of the 7^th Company, 1^st Battalion, Fixed Regiment of Louisiana, on detached duty, from the Regiment of Cuba. A Native of Bayamo, Oriente, Cuba, son of Pedro Mendoza and Juana. Died at the Hospital in Mobile, Alabama without receiving last rites or writing a final testament. Signed Father Constantino McKenna, Parish Priest.

Thursday, September 1, 2011

15th Cavalry Battalion, Tennessee, Field and Staff Officer's.

Lt. Colonel - Alfred A. Russell