The Kentuckian\'s of the Confederate Army The Orphan Brigade was the nickname given to the First Kentucky Brigade―the largest Brigade to be recruited in the state consisting of the 2nd,3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 9th Confederate Infantry regiments―During the American Civil War.
Most notably at the Battle of Stones Ri.
The Brigade fought in many engagements During the war.
Breckinridge who had been a U.
S Vice-President.
Its original commander was the popular John C.
The Kentuckian\'s of the Confederate Army The Orphan Brigade was the nickname given to the First Kentucky Brigade―the largest Brigade to be recruited in the state consisting of the 2nd,3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 9th Confederate Infantry regiments―During the American Civil War