Virginia 16th Infantry Regiment
Historical Notes:
The Virginia 16th Infantry Regiment completed its organization in May, 1861, with ten companies. However, because of various reorganizations and transfers, the unit contained only seven after November 1, 1862. The men were from Suffolk and Portsmouth and the counties of Nansemond, Isle of Wight, Sussex, and Chesterfield. It surrendered with 10 officers and 114 men.
Officers:
Colonels Raleigh E. Colston, Charles A. Crump, Stapleton Crutchfield, Joseph H. Ham, and Henry T. Parrish, Lieutenant Colonels John C. Page and Richard O. Whitehead; and Majors Francis D. Holladay and John T. Woodhouse.
Assignments:
Battles:
Rosters:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 1798 men.
Company A ( Marion Rangers)
Company B ( Suffolk Continentals)
Company C ( Virginia Defenders)
Company D ( Isle of Wright Rifle Greys)
Company E ( Sussex Riflemen)
Company F ( Fleet Rifle Guard)
Company H ( Norfolk Light Artillery Blues)
Company I ( Manchester Artillery)
Company K ( Lee's Life Guard)
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Virginia 16th Infantry Regiment
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