Reorganization of 1897
In January 1897 Governor Daniel W. Jones took office and appointed Brigadier General Arthur Neill as his Private Secretary and Acting Adjutant General (the position of Adjutant General had still not been re authorized by the state legislature at this time). The new Governor and Adjutant General began a massive reorganization of the Arkansas State Guard. Two additional regiments of Infantry, another troop of cavalry, and another battery of artillery were added to the organization. The state was divided into two military districts, with the Arkansas River being the dividing line. Major General R.G. Shaver was commissioned and placed in overall command of the State's Forces. Brigadier General C. R. Shaer was commissioned and placed in command of the Southern District, which included the 1st and 2nd Infantry Regiments, two batteries of artillery and a signal company. The units were poorly equipped and outdated equipment.
| 2nd Regiment, Arkansas State Guards | Colonel J.B. Dent, | Station |
|---|---|---|
| Company A, | CPT S.L. Jeffers | Van Buren |
| Company B, | Not yet organized | |
| Company C, | CPT B.T. Bullion | Conway |
| Company D, | CPT P.W. Mooss | Paragould |
| Company E, | CPT J.J. Cox | Marion |
| Company F, | CPT M.M. Stuckey | Newport |
| Company G, | CPT J.C. South | Moutian Home |
| Company H, | CPT J.E. Nichols, | Clarksville |
| Company I, | CPT M.D. Moody, | Judsonia |
| Company J, | Not yet organized | |
| Company K, | Not yet organized | |
| Company L | CPT R.W. Reynolds | Lake Village |
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