Allison's Squadron, Tennessee Cavalry


Historical Notes:
Allison's Cavalry Squadron was formed in March, 1863, at Alexandria, DeKalb County, Tennessee, with three companies. The unit served in Forrest's, J.W. Grigsby's, and J.S. Williams' Brigade, Army of Tennessee. It participated in the fight at Chickamauga, then was involved in the Atlanta Campaign, Wheeler's raid into Tennessee, and the campaign of the Carolinas. The squadron was included in the surrender on April 26, 1865. Officers:
Colonel Robert D. Allison Assignments:
Forrest's, J.W. Grigsby's, and J.S. Williams' Brigade, Army of Tennessee. Battles:
Chickamauga
The Atlanta Campaign
Wheeler's Raid into Tennessee
The Carolinas Campaign
Rosters:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 391 men.

  • John H. Allison, Co. "A". Enrolled during October and November 1862. John H. Allison's service record shows he was promoted to captain August 17, 1863.
  • J. S. Reece, Co. "B". Enrolled during October and November 1862.
  • Robert V. Wright, Co. "C". Enrolled during February and March 1863.
  • Bibliography for Research:
    Crute, Joseph Units of the Confederate States Army Midlothian, VA: Derwent Books, 1987. Concise summary of the units service.

    Sifakis, Stewart. Compendium of the Confederate Armies...Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, The Confederate Units and the Indian Units. Westminster, MD: Willow Bend Books, 1995. (2 photocopied pages). E547S53.

    Southern Historical Society The Southern Historical Society Papers. Cartersville, GA: Eastern Digital Resources, 1998.

    U. S. Government Printing Office. Official Records of the American Civil War Davenport, IA. Eastern Digital Resources.

    Rigdon, John C. - Editor Civil War Soldiers Service Records - Tennessee. 2012. Davenport, IA Eastern Digital Resources.

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