Lewis' - Harrell's Alabama Cavalry Battalion
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Brief History
Originally a cavalry squadron of just two companies organized on 21 January 1863, but increased to a battalion of five companies on 26 April 1864. Company commanders included Capts. John D. Morrison (Co. "A"), W. P. Barnes (Co. "B"), William May (Co. "C"), Lewis V. Harrell (Co. "E"), and Henry Brooks (Co. "D"). The battalion served in central Alabama and Georgia. It was assigned to Armistead's Cavalry Brigade and participated in the battles of Lafayette (24 June 1864; 1 killed and 5 wounded) and Mobile (17 March-12 April 1865). There were 104 men present for duty on 1 September 1864. The battalion surrendered with the Dept. of Alabama, Mississippi and East Louisiana at Citronelle, AL, 4 May 1865 by Lieutenant Richard Taylor.
Field and Staff
- Major:
- Thomas Hall Lewis (KIA, La Fayette, GA)
- William Virgil Harrell
- Adjutant:
- Green W. Lee
Companies and the Counties from Which they Came
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Battles, Skirmishes and Engagements
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