It participated in the Battle of Fort Blakeley in April 1865, after which it served in various garrison roles in Texas until it was mustered out on January 4, 1866.
Of West Fla-Mil Div of West Miss., 14 May 1865-June 1865; Brevet Brigadier General, 24 Oct 1865 When the 48th United States Colored Infantry unit was established from the 10th Louisiana Infantry in March 1864, he was promoted to Colonel and assigned as the regiment's commander.
He led his unit in the assault and capture of Fort Blakely, Alabama in early April 1865.
On March 13, 1865 he was brevetted Brigadier General, US Volunteers for "gallant and meritorious services."
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