Mississippi: Moorman's Cavalry Battalion
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Unit History
Organized with four companies in early 1864.
Redesignated as the 24th Cavalry Battalion on January 24, 1865, per S.O. #19, Adjutant and Inspector General's Office.
Field and Staff
- Commander: George Moorman (Lieutenant Colonel)
- Major: Calvit Roberts
Assignments
- April 1864: W. Adams' Brigade, Jackson's Division, Lee's Cavalry Corps, Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana
- May-June 1864: Mabry's Brigade, W. Adams' Cavalry Division, Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana
- June-August 1864: Wood's Brigade, W. Adams' Cavalry Division, Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana
- August-October 1864: Wood's Cavalry Brigade, District North of Homochitto [W. Adams' command], District of Mississippi and East Louisiana, W. Adams' Cavalry Division, Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana
- November 1864-January 1865: Denis' Brigade, Northern Sub-district, District of Mississippi and East Louisiana, W. Adams' Cavalry Division, Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana
Companies & Counties of Origin
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Battles, Skirmishes and Engagements
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