CONFEDERATE GEORGIA TROOPS
6th Regiment, Georgia Cavalry
- Overview:
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6th Cavalry Regiment was formed in the spring of 1863 by consolidating the cavalry
battalion of Smith's Georgia Legion and four independent cavalry companies. During the conflict
it served in Davidson's, J.J. Morrison's, C.C. Crews', and Iverson's Brigade. The unit was active
at Chickamauga and Philadelphia,
participated in the Knoxville and Atlanta Campaigns, then took part in the
defense of Savannah and the campaign in the Carolinas. During April, 1865, it surrendered with
the Army of Tennessee. Its commanding officers were Colonel John R. Hart, Lieutenant Colonels
B.F. Brown and Joel C. Fain, and Majors Alfred F. Bale and John T. Burns.
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