24th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry - Confederate
Brief History[edit | edit source]
- Organized in June 1864, by consolidating eight companies of the 42nd Virginia Cavalry and two companies of Dearing's Confederate Cavalry.
- This unit served in General Gary's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia, and fought in various conflicts around Richmond.
- Later it was involved in the Appomattox Campaign and surrendered with 19 officers and 144 men.
- Commanders were Colonel William T. Robins, Lieutenant Colonel Theodore G. Barham, and Major John R. Robertson.
Companies[edit | edit source]
- Field & Staff
- Company A
- Company B
- Company C
- Company D
- Company E
- Company F
- Company G
- Company H
- Company I
- Company K