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Leaders of First Virginia Cavalry
The First Virgina Cavalry was one of the confederates most famous cavalry regiments. It was lead by many fearless leaders such as J.E.B Stuart, "Fitz" Lee, and "Grumble" Jones -
The Forming 1st Virgina Cavalry
1st Virginia cavalry began war as a group of independant companies on horse ( Cavalry: horse mounted soldiers) from Sheneandoah Valley, Later they were organized to form into a regiment by J.E.B Stuart who later will became a Major General. It originally consisted of 12 companies and was a complete regiment by July 16,1861 -
Battles that included First Virginia Cavalry
The First Virginia Cavalry fought in many battles including Shenandoah Valley 1861, at Bull Run, in Stuarts ride around McClellan, at Catlett's Station, Brandy Station, Kelly's Ford, Gettysburg, The Buckland "Races" ,Todd's Tavern, Spotsylvania Court House, Yellow Tavern, Haw's Shop, Nance's Shop, Cold Harbor, Reams' Station, Front Royal, Winchester, Waynesboro, Five Forks, and Appomattox Court House. The Regiment fought in over 200 battles -
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Battle Of Bull Run (Manassas)
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First Virginia Cavalry Flag
This flag was a quarter flag of Co. B. First Virginia Cavalry at the Battle of Antietam Aug 16, 1862. The quarter bearer was wounded and dropped this flag, and Captain Boone ordered Serg. James Shaw to get the flag. Shortly after he got the flag, his horse fell and wounded his knee. That night he tore the flag from the staff and bandaged his wounded horse with it.
