The 3rd Regiment Reserves was organized in September, 1864, with men from Amherst, Campbell, Buckingham, Prince Edward, Cumberland, Appomattox, Nelson, and Botetourt counties. It served under' General H. H. Walker at Clover Depot, Richmond and Danville Railroad, and in February 1865, totaled 372 effectives. Only 6 men were present at the surrender on April 9.
FIELD OFFICERS:
Colonel Richard A. Booker, Lieutenant Colonel Joel B. Leftwich, and Major William M. Ewers.
BATTLES:
The Petersburg Siege
The Appomattox Campaign
ROSTERS:
The rosters of this unit contains the names of 1089 men.
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