1st Virginia Cavalry

Completion

Jul 1, 1861

The Virginia 1st Cavalry completed its organization at Winchester, Virginia, in July, 1861. It was a Cavalry regiment from Virginia to be of service in the Confederate States Army during the Civil War. They were under command of Colonel James Ewell Brown Stuart.

Bull Run

Jul 21, 1861

The unit took part in the First Battle of Bull Run.

Size

Apr 1, 1862

In April, 1862, it totaled 437 men.

Seven Days Battles

Jun 25, 1862

It participated in more than 200 engagements of various types including the Seven Days' Battles and Stuart's ride around McClellan

Downsizing

Sep 1, 1864

After having lost eight percent of the 310 engaged at Gettysburg, they were down to 318 men fit for duty.

Finished

Apr 1, 1865

The cavalry cut through the Federal lines at Appomattox and later disbanded.