1st Battalion Virginia Infantry, Local Defense (Ordnance Battalion) (Armory Battalion)
Historical Notes:
The Virginia 1st Infantry Battalion Local Defense Troops was organized in May 1861, with six companies. Since its members were from the Ordnance Department, it was often called the Ordnance or Armory Battalion. It was organized exclusively for the defense of Richmond and vicinity, and in July had about 300 men. During June 1864, the unit was under the command of General G. W. C. Lee and assigned to the Department of Richmond. Most of the officers and men were captured at Sayler's Creek, April 6, 1865.
Officers:
Majors Thomas H. Ayres, William S. Downer, and Charles H. Ford.
Assignments: Battles:
Sayler's Creek - April 6, 1865
Rosters:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 700 men.
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