Virginia 20th Cavalry Regiment


Historical Notes:
The 20th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry was organized in August 1863, and was composed of "North Western Virginians." The unit served in W. L. Jackson's Brigade and confronted the Federals in western Virginia and in the Shenandoah Valley. It disbanded in mid April, 1865. Officers:
Colonel W. W. Arnett, Lieutenant Colonels Dudley Evans and John B. Lady, and Major Elihu Hutton. Assignments:
Battles:
Rosters:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 1266 men.

Company A Marion and Monongalia Counties, West Virginia
Company B Marion and Monongalia Counties, West Virginia
Company C Randolph County, West Virginia
Company D Barbour County, West Virginia
Company E Harrison County, West Virginia
Company F Harrison County, West Virginia
Company G Wood County and Pleasants Counties, West Virginia
Company H Wirt County, West Virginia
Company I Rockbridge County
Company K Rockbridge County
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