CONFEDERATE TENNESSEE TROOPS
24th Battalion, Tennessee Sharpshooters (Maney's)
- Overview:
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24th Battalion Sharpshooters was formed in May, 1863, with three companies. The men were
from Humphreys County and included F. Maney's Artillery Battery. It was assigned to G.E.
Maney's and Palmer's Brigade, and in April, 1864, it consolidated with the 34th Regiment. The
unit participated in the various campaigns of the Army of Tennessee from Chickamauga
to
Atlanta, moved with Hood into
Tennessee, and was active in North Carolina. It reported 22
casualties of the 39 engaged at Chickamauga, and totalled 48 men and 22 arms in December,
1863. The battalion was included in the surrender on April 26, 1865. Major Frank Maney was in
command.
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