Command History
1862
| Commander | From | To | Major Battles and Campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigadier General John Pope | February 23, 1862 | June 26, 1862 | New Madrid, Island No. 10, Siege of Corinth |
| Brigadier General William S. Rosecrans | June 26, 1862 | 24 October 1862 | Iuka, Corinth |
1863
| Commander | From | To | Major Battles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major General John A. McClernand | January 4, 1863 | January 12, 1863 | Arkansas Post |
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