| Historical Sketch and Roster of the Georgia 6th Cavalry Battalion State Guards Contributor(s): Rigdon, John C. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1794783334 ISBN-13: 9781794783331 Publisher: Lulu Press OUR PRICE: $42.75 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) - History | Military - General |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 6" W x 9" (0.81 lbs) 146 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Georgia 6th Cavalry Battalion State Guards was formed in August 1863 to serve for six months as local defense in the northwest section of the state. The battalion was comprised of horse soldiers from Chattooga and Walker counties. The only verified engagement with the enemy is noted on January 22, 1864, at the "Battle of Subligna" in Chattooga County. As Sherman threatened in the spring of 1864, most of these men probably joined in with Wheeler's or Forrest's troops for the Atlanta and Carolinas campaign, but records are sparse. |