Virginia 17th Cavalry Battalion

Historical Notes:
17th Cavalry Battalion [also called 1st Battalion] was organized in June 1862, with seven companies. The unit was assigned to B. H. Robertson's and W. E. Jones' Brigade, and fought in western Virginia and in the Maryland Campaign. During February 1863, it merged into the 11th Regiment Virginia Cavalry. Officers:
Lieutenant Colonel Oliver R. Funsten and Major William Patrick Assignments:
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