CONFEDERATE GEORGIA TROOPS
Cherokee Legion, Georgia (State Guards)
- Overview:
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Cherokee Light Artillery was organized at Canton, Georgia, in August, 1861, with men
from Cherokee County. The unit was active in Kentucky, then joined the Department of
Mississippi and East Louisiana. It endured the hardships of Vicksburg and was captured on July 4,
1863. After the exchange it was assigned to Palmer's and Johnston's Battalion of Artillery and
participated in the campaigns of the Army of Tennessee from Missionary Ridge to Bentonville. About 15 men, serving as
infantry, were included in the surrender on April 26, 1865. The company was commanded by
Captains Max Van Den Corput and John G. Yeiser.
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