17th Battalion Virginia Cavalry - Confederate

Brief History

• 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