7th Battalion, Virginia Reserves


Historical Notes:
The 7th Battalion, Virginia Reserves was organized at Norfolk, Virginia, during the summer of 1861 with eight companies. It served as heavy artillery in the Portsmouth and Norfolk area. However, when these cities were evacuated, the unit was transferred to the infantry and merged into the 61st Infantry Regiment in October, 1862.

The 61st participated in many battles from Sharpsburg to Cold Harbor, endured the hardships of the Petersburg trenches south of the James River, and ended the war at Appomattox. Officers:
Lieutenant Colonel Samuel M. Wilson Rosters:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 367 men.

  • Company A - Rockingham County
  • Company B - Rockingham County
  • Company C - Rockingham County
  • Company D - Augusta County
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