CONFEDERATE VIRGINIA TROOPS
24th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry
- Overview:
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24th Cavalry Regiment was 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. Its commanders were Colonel William T. Robins, Lieutenant
Colonel Theodore G. Barham, and Major John R. Robertson.
Predecessor unit:
42nd Cavalry Battalion was organized in September, 1863, by consolidating the 32nd and 40th Battalions Virginia Cavalry. The unit contained eight companies and served in the Department of Richmond. During May, 1864, it contained 216 effectives and in June merged into the 24th Regiment Virginia Cavalry. Lieutenant Colonel William T. Robins and Major John R. Robertson were in command.
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