Picture courtesy of Jim Kuntz

Picture courtesy of Jim Kuntz

Prior to the Confederate attack on Ft. Davidson, a detachment of 3RD M.S.M. Cavalry was forced off Pilot Knob Mountain by Slemons and McCray's rebel brigades. The 3RD M.S.M.'s commanding officer Major James Wilson was taken prisoner. After the battle he was executed by the rebels. During the assault on Ft. Davidson, Slemons and McCray's brigades anchored the right wing of the Confederate Army at the base of Pilot Knob Mt.

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