CONFEDERATE ALABAMA TROOPS
4th Regiment, Alabama Cavalry (Roddy's)
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4th (Roddey's) Cavalry Regiment was organized at Tuscumbia, Alabama, in October,
1862, and moved to Tennessee where it wintered. The men were from Franklin, Lauderdale,
Lawrence, and Walker counties. During the next spring it was sent to Northern Alabama,
assigned to General Roddey's Brigade, then took an active part in raiding and attacking the
Federals. In April, 1864, the regiment was transferred to the Department of Alabama, Mississippi,
and East Louisiana. After fighting at Brice's Cross Roads it saw action in
various conflicts from Montevallo to Selma where on April 2, 1865, most of the
unit was captured. The remaining part surrendered at Pond Spring. Its commanders were
Colonels William A. Johnson and Phillip D. Roddey, Lieutenant Colonel E.M. Windes, and
Majors R.W. Johnson and John E. Newsom.
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