17th Battalion Virginia Cavalry - Confederate
Brief History[edit | edit source]
- Organized in June 1862, with seven companies.
- The unit was assigned to B. H. Robertson's and W. E. Jones' Brigade, and fought in western Virginia and in the Maryland Campaign.
- During February 1863, it merged into the 11th Regiment Virginia Cavalry.
- Lieutenant Colonel Oliver R. Funsten and Major William Patrick were in command.
- Also called 1st Battalion