V.W. Arline (First_Last) Regiment Name 24 Virginia Cavalry Side Confederate Company I Soldier's Rank_In Private Soldier's Rank_Out Private Alternate Name D.W./Arline Notes Film Number M382 roll 2
CONFEDERATE VIRGINIA TROOPS
24th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry
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 <http://www2.cr.nps.gov/abpp/battles/va097.htm> 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.
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