The 3rd Florida Infantry Regiment was formed near Pensacola, Florida, in July, 1861. Its companies were recruited in the counties of St. Johns, Hernando, Jefferson, Duval, Wakulla, Madison, Columbia, and Suwannee. The unit served along the coast at Talbot Island and Cedar Keys, then moved to Mobile. After fighting at Perryville it was assigned to Preston's, Stovall's, Finley's, J.A. Smith's Brigade, and during December, 1862, consolidated with the 1st Florida Infantry Regiment. The 1st and 3rd were engaged at Murfreesboro and Jackson, then participated in the campaigns of the Army of Tennessee from Chickamauga to Bentonville. It was organized with 950 officers and men, and the 1st and 3rd lost twenty-six percent of the 23 in action at Chickamauga. In December, 1863, this command totalled 240 men and 119 arms, but only a remnant surrendered in April, 1865. The field officers were Colonel William S. Dilworth; Lieutenant Colonels Lucius A. Church, Elisha Mashburn, and Arthur J.T. Wright; and Major John L. Phillips. Companies Engagements and Battles 1862 New Smyrna (Companies E & H were involved) Skirmish of the Brick Church Kentucky Campaign Battle of Perryville 1863 Battle of Murfreesboro Vicksburg Campaign Siege of Jackson Battle of Chickamauga Battles for Chattanooga 1864 Atlanta Campaign Battle of New Hope Church Battle of Atlanta Battle of Ezra Church Siege of Atlanta Battle of Spring Hill Battle of Franklin Battle of Nashville 1865 Carolinas Campaign Battle of Bentonville See also Florida Civil War Confederate Units References eHistory Archive Civil War Soldiers and Sailor System Units and formations of the Confederate States Army from Florida 1861 establishments in Florida