 Complete the following phrase:  McCown was appointed colonel of the consolidated regiment, Waddell retained his rank of major, and Bevier was transferred to Richmond, Virginia to perform recruiting duty. Companies A, C, F, and G of the new regiment contained men from the 5th Missouri Infantry, and Companies B, D, E, and H contained men from the 3rd. On October 16, 1863, the 3rd and 5th Missouri Infantry Consolidated transferred to Meridian, Mississippi before moving to Mobile, Alabama in January 1864. After being stationed at Meridian, Demopolis, and various locations in northern Alabama, the regiment entered Georgia in May. By that point, only 340 men remained in the consolidated regiment. In May, the regiment fought at the 