8,526
edits
Virginia Civil War Confederate Units 1st through 8th: Difference between revisions
Virginia Civil War Confederate Units 1st through 8th (view source)
Revision as of 12:49, 19 August 2011
, 19 August 2011no edit summary
(Alphabetized 2nd & 3rd units) |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 97: | Line 97: | ||
=== 4th and 5th Units === | === 4th and 5th Units === | ||
*[[4th | *[[4th Battalion, Virginia Infantry (Confederate)|4th Battalion, Virginia Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>Organized in June, 1863; Most of the men were captured during the Appomattox operations at Sayler's Creek. Majors Martin W. Curlin and R.D. Minor were in command. <br> | ||
*[[4th Battalion, Virginia Infantry, Local Defense (Naval Battalion) (Confederate)|4th Battalion, Virginia Infantry, Local Defense (Naval Battalion) (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.<br> | |||
*[[4th Battalion, Virginia Reserves(Confederate)|4th Battalion, Virginia Reserves(Confederate)]]<br>Organized with four companies during August, 1864. Many of its members were captured around Appomattox. Major D.E. Godwin was in command. <br> | *[[4th Battalion, Virginia Reserves(Confederate)|4th Battalion, Virginia Reserves(Confederate)]]<br>Organized with four companies during August, 1864. Many of its members were captured around Appomattox. Major D.E. Godwin was in command. <br> | ||
*[[4th | *[[4th Congressional District, Virginia Mounted Guard (Confederate)|4th Congressional District, Virginia Mounted Guard (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.<br> | ||
*[[4th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)|4th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)]]<br>Completed its organization at Sangster's Cross Roads, Prince William County, Virginia, in September, 1861. Its members were recruited in the counties of Prince William, Chesterfield, Madison, Culpeper, Powhatan, Gouchland, Hanover, Fauquier, Buckingham, and the city of Richmond.<br>After cutting through the Federal lines at Appomattox, it was broken up. Only 2 members were present at the surrender.<br>The field officers were Colonels Stephen D. Lee, William H. Payne, Beverly H. Robertson, William C. Wickham, and W.B. Wooldridge; Lieutenant Colonels Charles Old and Robert Randolph; and Majors Alexander M. Hobson and Robert E. Utterback.<br> | |||
*[[4th | *[[4th Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Confederate)|4th Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>Assembled at Winchester, Virginia, in July, 1861. Its companies were from the counties of Wythe, Montgomery, Pulaski, Smyth, Grayson, and Rockbridge. It became part of the Stonewall Brigade and served under Generals T.J. Jackson, T.B. Garnett, Winder, Paxton, J.A. Walker, and W. Terry.<br>The regiment surrendered with 7 officers and 38 men of which only 17 were armed. Its field officers were Colonels James T. Preston, Charles A. Ronald, and William Terry; Lieutenant Colonels Robert D. Gardner and Lewis T. Moore; and Majors Matthew D. Bennett, Joseph F. Kent, and Albert G. Pendleton.<br> | ||
*[[4th Regiment Virginia Heavy Artillery (Confederate)|4th Regiment Virginia Heavy Artillery (Confederate)]]<br>Formed in May 1862, to serve either as artillery or infantry. <br>During March 1864, became the 34th Regiment Virginia Infantry.<br> | *[[4th Regiment Virginia Heavy Artillery (Confederate)|4th Regiment Virginia Heavy Artillery (Confederate)]]<br>Formed in May 1862, to serve either as artillery or infantry. <br>During March 1864, became the 34th Regiment Virginia Infantry.<br> | ||
| Line 112: | Line 116: | ||
*[[4th Regiment, Virginia State Line (Cavalry and Infantry) (Confederate)|4th Regiment, Virginia State Line (Cavalry and Infantry) (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit. <br> | *[[4th Regiment, Virginia State Line (Cavalry and Infantry) (Confederate)|4th Regiment, Virginia State Line (Cavalry and Infantry) (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit. <br> | ||
*[[5th Congressional District, Virginia Mounted Guard (Confederate)|5th Congressional District, Virginia Mounted Guard (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.<br> | *[[5th Congressional District, Virginia Mounted Guard (Confederate)|5th Congressional District, Virginia Mounted Guard (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.<br> | ||
*[[5th Battalion, Virginia | *[[5th Battalion, Virginia Infantry (Confederate)|5th Battalion, Virginia Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit<br> | ||
*[[5th Battalion, Virginia Infantry (Confederate)|5th Battalion, Virginia Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit<br> | *[[5th Battalion, Virginia Infantry, Local Defense (Arsenal Battalion) (Confederate)|5th Battalion, Virginia Infantry, Local Defense (Arsenal Battalion) (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit<br> | ||
*[[5th Battalion, Virginia Infantry (Wilson's)(Archer's)(Confederate)|5th Battalion, Virginia Infantry (Wilson's)(Archer's)(Confederate)]]<br>5th Infantry Battalion completed its organization at Richmond, Virginia, in May, 1861. Its six companies were raised in the counties of Brunswick, Dinwiddie, Prince George, Henrico, and Greensville.<br>During June, 1862, it was active in the Seven Days' Battles, then disbanded in September. Many of its members transferred to the 53rd Regiment Virginia Infantry.<br> | *[[5th Battalion, Virginia Infantry (Wilson's)(Archer's)(Confederate)|5th Battalion, Virginia Infantry (Wilson's)(Archer's)(Confederate)]]<br>5th Infantry Battalion completed its organization at Richmond, Virginia, in May, 1861. Its six companies were raised in the counties of Brunswick, Dinwiddie, Prince George, Henrico, and Greensville.<br>During June, 1862, it was active in the Seven Days' Battles, then disbanded in September. Many of its members transferred to the 53rd Regiment Virginia Infantry.<br> | ||
*[[5th Battalion, Virginia | *[[5th Battalion, Virginia Reserves (Henry's)(Confederate)|5th Battalion, Virginia Reserves (Henry's)(Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit<br> | ||
*[[5th Regiment, Virginia | *[[5th Consolidated Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)|5th Consolidated Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)]]<br>Formed in May, 1862, with six companies and appears to have been a command of scouts. A month later four companies were added and the unit became the 5th Regiment Virginia Cavalry.<br>Lieutenant Colonel H. Clay Pate was in command.<br> | ||
*[[5th Regiment, Virginia Artillery (Confederate)|5th Regiment, Virginia Artillery (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.<br> | *[[5th Regiment, Virginia Artillery (Confederate)|5th Regiment, Virginia Artillery (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.<br> | ||
| Line 137: | Line 135: | ||
*[[5th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (12 months, 1861-62) (Mullins') (Confederate)|5th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (12 months, 1861-62) (Mullins') (Confederate)]]<br>5th Cavalry Regiment, Provisional Army was organized near Norfolk, Virginia, in July, 1861. The men were recruited at Petersburg and in the counties of Princess Anne, Sussex, Surry, Prince George, Nansemond, and Southampton. It served in the Department of Norfolk until May, 1862, when three companies were assigned to the 14th Battalion and seven companies merged into the 16th Battalion Virginia Cavalry.<br>. Majors Benjamin Allston and John Mullins were in command.<br> | *[[5th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (12 months, 1861-62) (Mullins') (Confederate)|5th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (12 months, 1861-62) (Mullins') (Confederate)]]<br>5th Cavalry Regiment, Provisional Army was organized near Norfolk, Virginia, in July, 1861. The men were recruited at Petersburg and in the counties of Princess Anne, Sussex, Surry, Prince George, Nansemond, and Southampton. It served in the Department of Norfolk until May, 1862, when three companies were assigned to the 14th Battalion and seven companies merged into the 16th Battalion Virginia Cavalry.<br>. Majors Benjamin Allston and John Mullins were in command.<br> | ||
*[[5th | *[[5th Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Confederate)|5th Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Confederate)]]<br>Organized in May, 1861, under Colonel K. Harper. Eight companies were from Augusta County and two from Frederick County. The unit became part of the Stonewall Brigade and served undder Generals T.J. Jackson, R.B. Garnett, Winder, Paxton, J.A. Walker, and W. Terry.<br>It surrendered 8 officers and 48 men. The field officers were Colonels William S.H. Baylor, John H.S. Funk, William H. Harman, and Kenton Harper; Lieutenant Colonel Hazel J. Williams; and Majors Absalom Koiner and James W. Newton.<br>*[[5th Regiment, Virginia Militia (Confederate)|5th Regiment, Virginia Militiay (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit<br> | ||
*[[5th Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Confederate)|5th Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Confederate)]]<br> | *[[5th Regiment, Virginia State Line (Cavalry, Artillery, and Infantry) (Confederate)|5th Regiment, Virginia State Line (Cavalry, Artillery, and Infantry) (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit<br> | ||
=== 6th through 8th Units === | === 6th through 8th Units === | ||