Historical Notes:
The 15th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry was formed in September 1862, by consolidating the 14th Battalion Virginia Cavalry and 15th Battalion Virginia Cavalry. The unit served in W, H. F. Lee's, Lomax's, and Payne's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. It was active in the Chancellorsville Campaign. The regiment continued the fight at Mine Run and The Wilderness, then saw action about Cold Harbor. It moved with Early to the Shenandoah Valley and on November 8, 1864, was absorbed by the 5th Regiment Virginia Cavalry.
Officers:
Colonels William B. Ball and Charles R. Collins, Lieutenant Colonel John Critcher, and Major Edgar Burroughs.
Assignments:
General T.J. Jackson, R.B. Garnett, Winder, Paxton, J.A. Walker, and W. Terry.
Battles: Rosters:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 1683 men.
Company A (Northern Neck Rangers) (Lee's Legion) - Westmoreland County
Company B (Captain Cyrus Harding, Jr.) - Richmond County
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