Department of the Gulf
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Department of the Gulf Soundex Code D163
Wikipedia page about the Department of the Gulf
The Department of the Gulf was created following the capture of New Orleans, Louisiana by Admiral David G. Farragut in 1862. The commander of the Union occupation forces, Benjamin F. Butler was placed in command of the department. In March, Butler assumed command of the department and the Army of the Gulf was created from the troops now designated to the Department of the Gulf.