44th Mississippi Infantry Regiment
| 44th Mississippi Infantry Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1861-1865 |
| Country | Confederate States of America |
| Allegiance | Mississippi |
| Branch | Confederate States Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Regiment |
| Battles | American Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Jacob H. Sharp |
The 44th Mississippi Infantry Regiment was an infantry unit of the Confederate States Army. Initially known as the 1st Battalion, Mississippi Infantry, then Blythe's Regiment, the name was changed to the 44th Regiment in June, 1863. Consisting of volunteer companies assembled in the summer of 1861, the 44th Infantry fought in many of the major battles of the Western theater of the American Civil War, suffering heavy losses before surrendering in April 1865.