Mosby's Regiment, Virginia Cavalry - Confederate
Brief History[edit | edit source]
- Organized in December 1864.
- The battalion was formed in June 1863, with five companies, later increased to eight.
- The unit served behind Federal lines in Northern Virginia and was the most effective command of its kind.
- The enemy forces were never safe and the area became known as "Mosby's Confederacy."
- In 1865 the unit was still strong with over 600 effectives, but after General Lee surrendered, Mosby assembled his men at Salem on April 21, and the command disbanded.
- The field officers were Colonel John S. Mosby, Lieutenant Colonel William H. Chapman, and Major A. E. Richards.
- Formerly the 43rd Battalion
Companies[edit | edit source]
- Field & Staff
- Company A
- Company B
- Company C
- Company D
- Company E
- Company F
- Company G
- Company H
- Company I