Virginia Civil War Confederate Units A through L

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A Units

 * A. Graham's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Rockbridge Artillery)(Confederate) Rockbridge Light Artillery No. 1 was organized by W.N. Pendleton, rector of Grace Church in Lexington, Virginia, in May, 1861. Its members were recruited in Rockbridge County. It lost twenty-five percent of the 85 engaged at Gettysburg. It surrendered with 3 officers and 21 men. Captains Archibald Graham, William McLaughlin, William N. Pendleton, and William T. Poague were in command.


 * A.J. Jones' Company, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Pamunkey Artillery) (Confederate) Pamunkey Heavy Artillery was organized in May, 1861, with men from New Kent County. Early in 1864 it was converted to infantry and only 5 men were present at Appomattox. Captains Robert T. Ellett and Andrew J. Jones were in command.


 * Albemarle (County), Virginia Reserves (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Alleghany Rough Artillery, see Carpenter's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Alleghany Rough Artillery) (Confederate)


 * Allen's, see 10th Battalion, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Allen's) (Confederate)


 * Allen's Company, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Lunenberg Artillery)(Confederate) Lunenberg Heavy Artillery was organized in January, 1862, and became Company F of the 2nd Regiment Virginia Artillery. Early in 1864 it was converted to infantry and surrendered 17 men at Appomattox. The company was commanded by Captains Cornelius T. Allen and Samuel W. Hawthorne.


 * Ancell's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Cocke's-Ancell's Battery [also called 2nd Fluvanna Artillery] was organized in August, 1861. During November, 1862, it merged with Holman's-Huckstep's Battery to form the Fluvanna Light Artillery. Captains John J. Ancell and Cary C. Cocke were in command.


 * Archer's, see 3rd Battalion, Virginia Reserves (Archer's) (Confederate)


 * Archer's, see 5th Battalion, Virginia Infantry (Wilson's)(Archer's)(Confederate)


 * Armistead's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Matthews') (Confederate) Mathews Light Artillery was formed in July, 1861, with men from Mathews County. Surrendered with the Army of Northern Virginia. On April 9, 1865, the unit contained 70 men. Captain Andrew D. Armistead was its commander.


 * Artillery Detachment, Virginia Military Institute (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Ashby's 7th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate) Organized during the late spring of 1861. In October authority was given to increase its size, and by the summer of 1862 the regiment contained twenty--nine companies. Field officers: Colonels Turner Ashby, Richard H. Dulany, William E. Jones, and A. W. McDonald; Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Marshall; and Majors 0. R. Funsten, Daniel C. Hatcher, and Samuel B. Myers.


 * Ashby's, see 7th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Ashby's) (Confederate)
 * Atkinson's, see 19th Battalion, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Atkinson's) (Confederate)


 * Augusta County Reserves, see 3rd Battalion, Valley Reserves, Virginia (Augusta County Reserves) (Confederate)


 * Averett's Battalion, Virginia Reserves,) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Avis' Company, Virginia Provost Guard (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.

B Units

 * Baldwin's Mounted Regiment, Virginia Home Guards (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Captain Balfour's Company, Virginia Mounted Riflemen (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Barr's Company, Virginia Light Artillery Levi's Battery (Confederate) [also called Louisiana Tigers] was organized in October, 1862, as part of Thomas' North Carolina Legion. It contained men from Louisiana, Tennessee, North Carolina, and the disbanded troops of the Virginian State Line. In March, 1865, it rejoined Thomas' Legion in the District of Western North Carolina and surrendered in May. Captains John W. Barr and John T. Levi


 * B.H. Smith's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (3rd Company, Richmond Howitzers) (Confederate) Richmond Howitzers - 3rd Company was formed at the Baptist Seminary, Richmond, Virginia, in June, 1861. It was attached to the 1st Regiment Virginia Artillery. It was included in the surrender of the army. Captains Edgar F. Moseley, Benjamin H. Smith, Jr., and Robert C. Stanard were in command.


 * Binford's Company, Virginia Volunteers (4th Company, Richmond Howitzers) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Booker's, see 3rd Regiment, Virginia Reserves (Booker's) (Confederate)


 * Bosher's Company, Virginia Local Defense (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Botetourt Artillery, see Bowyer's Company, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Botetourt Artillery) (Confederate)


 * Bowen's Virginia Mounted Riflemen, see 22nd Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Bowen's Virginia Mounted Riflemen) (Confederate)


 * Bowyer's Company, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Botetourt Artillery) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit


 * Brander's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Letcher Artillery) (Confederate) Letcher Light Artillery was organized at Richmond, Virginia, during the winter of 1861-1862. It was assigned to R.L. Walker's and W.J. Pegram's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia. Only 2 men surrendered on April 9, 1865. Captains Thomas A. Brander and Greenlee Davidson were in command.


 * Bryan Artillery, see Bryan's Company, Virginia Artillery (Bryan Artillery) (Monroe Artillery) (Confederate)


 * Bryan's Company, Virginia Artillery (Bryan Artillery) (Monroe Artillery) (Confederate) Bryan's Battery [also called Lewisburg (W. Va.) Artillery] was organized during the summer of 1862. Served with Early in the Shenandoah Valley. The battery disbanded during the spring of 1865. Captain Thomas A. Bryan was in command.


 * Burks' Regiment, Virginia Local Defense (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Burroughs', see 14th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry (Burroughs') (Confederate)


 * Virginia Bushwhacker (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.

C Units

 * Caldwell's Battalion, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Carpenter's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Alleghany Rough Artillery) (Confederate) Alleghany Light Artillery was organized at Covington, Virginia, in April, 1861, with 83 officers and men. It was also called Alleghany Roughs, and later Carpenter's Battery. Joined the Army of Northern Virginia. Here it served in R.S. Andrews', J.W. Latimer's, and C.M. Braxton's Battalion of Artillery. Many were captured at Five Forks, and only 1 man surrendered on April 9, 1865. It was commanded by Captains John C. Carpenter, Joseph Carpenter, and Thompson McAllister.


 * Carrington's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Charlottesville Artillery) (Confederate) Charlottesville Light Artillery was organized with men from Albemarle County in March, 1861, at Charlottesville, Virginia. Three-quarters of its members were captured at Spotsylvania, and the remaining men were transferred to the Staunton Light Artillery. Captain James M. Carrington was in command.


 * Carroll County, Virginia Militia (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Cayce's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Purcell Artillery) (Confederate) Purcell Light Artillery, completed its organization at Richmond, Virginia, in April, 1861. The unit was assigned to R.L. Walker's and W.J. Pegram's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia. It was included in the surrender on April 9, 1865. Its captains were George M. Cayce, William J. Pegram, and R. Lindsay Walker.


 * C.F. Johnston's Company, Virginia Artillery (Albemarle Artillery) (Everett Artillery) (Confederate) Albemarle Light Artillery [also called Albemarle Everett Artillery] was organized during June, 1861, with men from Albemarle County. The unit was assigned to the 1st Regiment Virginia Artillery but served as an independent command. It was attached to L.M. Coleman's, R.S. Andrews', and W.T. Poague's Battalion of Artillery. On April 9, 1865, it surrendered with 3 officers and 45 men. Captains Charles F. Johnston, William H. Southall, and James W. Wyatt were in command.


 * Chappell's Company, Virginia Local Defense (Pickett Guards) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Charlottesville Artillery, see Carrington's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Charlottesville Artillery) (Confederate)


 * Chrisman's, see 3rd Battalion, Virginia Reserves (Chrisman's) (Confederate)
 * City Battalion, see 25th Battalion, Virginia Infantry (Richmond Battalion) (City Battalion) (Confederate)
 * Clarke's, see 30th Battalion, Virginia Sharpshooters (Clarke's) (Confederate)


 * Clark's Company, Virginia Reserve Forces (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Clutter's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Johnson's-Clutter's Battery [also called Jackson's Flying Artillery] was organized at Richmond, Virginia, during March, 1862, with men from Richmond. The battery had 96 men at Gettysburg and surrendered with 1 officer and 55 men. Its captains were Valentine J. Clutter and Marmaduke Johnson.


 * Coffin's Company, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Confederate) Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Cohoon's Battalion, Virginia Infantry (6th Battalion, North Carolina Infantry) (Confederate) Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Coleman's Company, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Conscripts, Camp Lee, Virginia (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Cooper's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Stafford Light Artillery was organized in August, 1861, with men recruited in Stafford County. Lost many in the fight at Sayler's Creek, and surrendered with only 3 privates. Its commanders were Captains John R. Cocke, Raleigh L. Cooper, and Thomas B. French.


 * Cooper's Company, Virginia Local Defense (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Courtney Artillery, Virginia (Henrico Artillery) (Confederate) Courtney Light Artillery, recruited in Henrico County, was organized during June, 1861. After participating in Jackson's Valley Campaign it was assigned to A.R. Courtney's, H.P. Jones', and W.E. Cutshaw's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia. It disbanded early in 1865. Its captains were Alfred R. Courtney, Joseph W. Latimer, and William A. Tanner.


 * Critcher's, see 15th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry (Critcher's) (Northern Neck Rangers) (Confederate)


 * Curtis' Company, Virginia Artillery (Fredericksburg Artillery) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Cutshaw's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Jackson Artillery) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.

D Units

 * Dance's Company, Virginia Artillery (Powhatan Artillery) (Confederate) Powhatan Light Artillery was organized in July, 1861, with men raised in Powhatan County. The unit served in the Army of Northern Virginia assigned to J.T. Brown's and R.A. Hardaway's Battalion of Artillery. Many were captured at Sayler's Creek on April 6, 1865. Only 1 man surrendered with the army. Captain Willis J. Dance was in command.


 * Davis' Battalion, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Donald's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Rockbridge Light Artillery No. 2 was organized as infantry served in the 52nd Regiment. All the officers and men were raised in Rockbridge County. In September, 1861, the company transferred to the artillery. At Gettysburg, it surrendered 1 officer and 27 men. The captains were William K. Donald, John A.M. Lusk, and John Miller


 * Dorman's Guard, Virginia (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Douthat's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Botetourt Artillery) (Confederate) Botetourt Light Artillery was organized with men from Botetourt County in May, 1861, as an infantry company. It was assigned to the 28th Regiment Virginia Infantry but in December transferred to the artillery. During April, 1865, the company disbanded. Its commanders were Captains Joseph W. Anderson, Henry C. Douthat, and John W. Johnson.


 * Drewry's Company, Virginia Artillery (Southside Artillery) (Confederate) Southside Light Artillery was organized in January, 1862, with men from Chesterfield County. It was assigned to the 2nd Regiment Virginia Artillery and when that unit disbanded, it became an independent command. Converted to infantry, the company ended the war at Appomattox where 1 officer and 67 men surrendered. Its commanders were Captains John W. Brewry and James B. Jones.


 * Dulany's Company, Virginia Local Defense (Home Guards) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Dunn's Battalion, see 37th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry (Dunn's Battalion, Partisan Rangers) (Confederate)


 * Durrett's Company, Virginia Local Defense (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.

E Units

 * E.J. Anderson's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Thomas Light Artillery was organized in May, 1861, at Richmond, Virginia. The battery was active from the Seven Days' Battles to Sharpsburg, then in October disbanded. Its members were then transferred to the Hampden Light Artillery. Captain Edwin J. Anderson was in command.


 * Earhart's Company, Virginia Local Defense (Blacklick Home Guards) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * E. Graham's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (Petersburg Artillery) (Confederate) Petersburg Light Artillery was formed in 1843 and entered Confederate service during April, 1861. It surrendered 2 officers and 19 men. Captains Edward Graham and James N. Nichols were in command.


 * Edgar's, see 26th Battalion, Virginia Infantry (Edgar's) (Confederate)


 * Ellett's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Crenshaw Battery) (Confederate) Crenshaw's-Ellett's Battery was organized in March, 1862. During the war it served in R.L. Walker's and W.J. Pegram's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia. This company disbanded on April 9, 1865. Its commanders were Captains William G. Crenshaw and Thomas Ellett.


 * Virginia Engineers (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Epes' Company, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Johnston Artillery) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Essex (County), Virginia Reserves (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Ezell's Company, Virginia Local Defense (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.

F Units

 * Ferguson's Battalion, Virginia Cavalry (Guyandotte Battalion) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Fleet's Company, Virginia Artillery (Middlesex Artillery) (Confederate) Middlesex Light Artillery was organized as an infantry company in May, 1861. It served as Company K (1st) in the 47th Regiment, then became Company B of the 55th Regiment. During February, 1862, it was transferred to the artillery. The unit served with the Army of Northern Virginia until after the Maryland Campaign, then in October disbanded. The men transferred to the Ashland Light Artillery and Jackson's Flying Artillery. It was commanded by Captain William C. Fleet.


 * Forage Master, Virginia (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Virginia Forces (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Forrest's Company, Virginia Artillery (Chesapeake Artillery) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * French's Battalion, Virginia Infantry (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * French's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (McComas Battery) (Giles Light Artillery) (Confederate) McComas'-French's Battery was formed in May, 1861, with men from Giles County. On April 9. 1865, the unit surrendered with 66 men. Captains David A. French and William W. McComas were in command.


 * French's Company, Virginia Local Defense (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Fry's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Orange Artillery) (Confederate) Orange Light Artillery was formed at Richmond, Virginia, in May, 1861. After serving in the Department of the Peninsula, it was assigned to H.P. Jones', T.H. Carter's, R.C.M. Page's, and W.E. Cutshaw's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia. Ended the war at Appomattox and surrendered with 20 men. Its commanders were Captains Charles W. Fry and Thomas J. Peyton.

G Units

 * Garber's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Staunton Artillery) (Confederate) Staunton Light Artillery was organized at Staunton, Virginia, in 1859 and entered Confederate service in June, 1861. The men were from Augusta County. Surrendered with no officers and 54 men. Captains William L. Balthis, Asher W. Garber, and John D. Imboden were in command.


 * G.W. Brown's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (Confederate) McGregor's Battery [also known as the Stuart Horse Artillery-2nd Artillery] was organized in August, 1862, by dividing Pelham's original company. Had 106 engaged at Gettysburg, and surrendered only 2 in April, 1865. Its commanders were Captains G. Wilmer Brown, M.W. Henry, and William M. McGregor.


 * G.B. Chapman's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Monroe Battery) (Confederate) Monroe Light Artillery was organized in April, 1862, with men from Amherst County. The unit was active in the Kanawha Valley, then assigned to the Department of Western Virginia. Disbanded in the spring of 1865. Its commander was Captain George B. Chapman.


 * Giles Light Artillery (Pearisburg Reserves) (Confederate) Giles Light Artillery [also called Pearisburg Reserves] was organized in June, 1861, with men raised in Giles County. The company took part in the Appomattox Campaign and surrendered with no officers and 66 men. It was under the command of Captains David A. French and William McComas.


 * Goochland Light Artillery, Virginia (Confederate) Goochland Light Artillery was organized in May, 1861, with men recruited in Goochland County. During March or April the unit was broken up. Captains John H. Guy and Jonathan Talley were in command.


 * Goochland Scouts, Virginia (Confederate) Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Grandy's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Norfolk Light Artillery Blues) (Confederate) Norfolk Blues Light Artillery was formed in 1828 and placed on active duty in April, 1861, as Company H (1st), 16th Regiment Virginia Infantry. During March, 1862, it was transferred to the artillery. The unit was assigned to J.J. Garnett's and C. Richardson's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia. This battery took 106 effectives into the fight at Gettysburg and surrendered on April 9, 1865, with 1 Warrant-Officer and 13 men. Captains Charles R. Grandy and Jacob Vickery were in command.


 * Grayson County, Virginia Militia (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Greene County, Virginia Militia (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Gregory's Company, Virginia Infantry (High Hill Greys) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Griffin's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Salem Flying Artillery) (Confederate) Salem Flying Artillery was organized as an infantry company and served with the 9th Regiment. In May, 1862, it was transferred to the artillery. All of its members were recruited to Roanoke County. The unit was assigned to J.T. Brown's and R.A. Hardaway's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia. On April 9, 1865, it surrendered 1 officer and 97 men. Captains Charles B. Griffin and Abraham Hupp were in command.


 * Conscript Guard, Camp Lee, Virginia (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Virginia State Guard (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.

H Units

 * Hamilton's Company, Virginia Local Defense (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Hankins' Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Surry Light Artillery) (Confederate) Surry Light Artillery was organized as infantry and assigned to the 3rd Regiment Virginia Infantry. During April, 1862, it was transferred to the artillery. The unit was assigned to the Richmond defenses and later to C.E. Lightfoot's Battalion, Department of North Carolina and Southern Virginia. It ended the war at Appomattox with 19 men. Its commanders were Captains James D. Hankins and Thomas W. Ruffin.


 * Hansbrough's, see 9th Battalion, Virginia Infantry (Hansbrough's) (Confederate)


 * Hardaway's, see 1st Battalion, Virginia Light Artillery (Hardaway's) (Moseley's) (Confederate)


 * Hardwicke's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Lee Battery) (Confederate) Lee Light Artilery was organized at Lynchburg, Virginia, in May, 1861. The battery took 90 men to Gettysburg and surrendered at Appomattox with 12. It was under the command of Captains Pierce B. Anderson, William W. Hardwicke, and Charles I. Raine.


 * Harness' Independent Company, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Harper's Regiment, Virginia Reserves (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Heck's, see 25th Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Heck's) (Confederate)


 * Henderson's Company, Virginia Local Defense (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Henley's, see 3rd Regiment, Virginia Infantry, Local Defense (Henley's) (McAnerney's) (Confederate)


 * Henry's, see 5th Battalion, Virginia Reserves (Henry's)(Confederate)


 * Herndon's Battalion, Virginia (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Herrington's Battalion, Virginia (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Herrington's Battalion, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Hobson's Company, Virginia Militia (2nd Class) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Hood's Battalion, Virginia Reserves (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Virginia Horse Artillery (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Hounshell's Battalion, Virginia Cavalry (Partisan Rangers) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Huckstep's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Fluvanna Artillery) (Confederate) Holman's-Huckstep's Battery [also called 1st Fluvanna Artillery or Sons of Fluvanna] was organized in June, 1861. During November, 1862, it united with Cocke's-Ancell's Battery to form the Fluvanna Light Artillery. It was commanded by Captains William Holman and Charles T. Huckstep.


 * Hutter's Company, Virginia Infantry (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.

I and J Units

 * Virginia Independent (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Jackson's Battalion, Light Artillery, Virginia State Line (Confederate) Jackson Light Artillery was organized at Winchester, Virginia, during March, 1862. It was active in Jackson's Valley Campaign, then served with the Army of Northern Virginia from the Seven Days' Battles to Sharpsburg. In September the unit was mustered out of service and the men joined in the Alleghany Light Artillery. Its commander was Captain Wilford E. Cutshaw.


 * Irish Battalion, see 1st Battalion, Virginia Infantry (Regulars) (Irish Battalion) (Confederate)


 * Jackson's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (2nd Organization 1863-65) (Confederate) Jackson's Battery [also called Charlottesville Horse Battery] was organized in May, 1863, with men from John P. Hale's Battery which was broken up by its capture at Fort Donelson in February, 1862, and recruits and transfers principally from the 8th Regiment Virginia Cavalry. It was assigned to Jenkins' Cavalry Brigade, Lomax's Horse Artillery Battalion, and in 1865, M. Johnson's Battalion. This unit took 54 men to Gettysburg, then served in southwest Virginia and in Early's Shenandoah Valley operations. In March, 1865, it moved to North Carolina. Captain Thomas E. Jackson was in command.


 * J.S. Brown's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Wise Artillery) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * J.W. Carter's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Jeffress' Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Nottoway Light Artillery) (Confederate) Nottoway Light Artillery was organized in June, 1861, with men recruited in Nottoway County. The battery disbanded during the winter of 1864-1865. Captain William C. Jeffres was its commander.


 * J.R. Johnson's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Bowyer's-Johnson's Battery, recruited in Bedford County, was organized in May, 1861, as an infantry company. Assigned to the 28th Regiment, it was transferred to the artillery in August. On October 4, 1862, it disbanded and its 52 men were equally distributed to the Purcell and Fauquier Light Artillery Companies. The battery was commanded by Captains Thomas M. Bowyer and John R. Johnson.


 * Johnson's, see 9th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Johnson's) (Confederate)


 * Johnston's Battery, Virginia Artillery (Confederate) Johnston Heavy Artillery was organized in September, 1861, with men from Dinwiddie County. Reorganized in 1862 under the same captain. On April 9, 1865, it surrendered with the Army of Northern Virginia. Captain Branch J. Epes was in


 * Jordan's Company, Virginia Local Defense (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Jourdan's Company, Virginia (Rockbridge Rangers) (Confederate) Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * J.D. Smith's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Bedford Light Artillery) (Confederate) Bedford Light Artillery completed its organization in January, 1861, at Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia, with men from the immediate area. On April 9, 1865, it surrendered with 5 officers and 61 men. Captains Tyler C. Jordan and John D. Smith were in command. 

K and L Units

 * 1st Kanawha Regiment, see 22nd Regiment, Virginia Infantry (1st Kanawha Regiment) (Confederate)


 * 2nd Kanawha Infantry, see 36th Regiment, Virginia Infantry (2nd Kanawha Infantry) (Confederate)


 * Kevill's Company, Virginia Artillery (United Artillery) (Confederate) United Light Artillery was organized as infantry and attached to the 41st Regiment. All of its members were recruited in Norfolk County. During April, 1862, it was transferred to the artillery and assigned to the 19th Battalion Virginia Artillery. In June it was detached and placed in the Richmond defenses. Ended the war at Appomattox with 1 officer and 29 men. Captain Thomas Kevill was in command.


 * Keyser's Company, Virginia Reserves (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * King's Battalion, Virginia (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * King's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Saltville Artillery) (Confederate) Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Kirkpatrick's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Amherst Artillery)(Confederate) Amherst Light Artillery was formed in August, 1861, with men from Amherst County. There were no members present at the surrender in April, 1865. Captain Thomas J. Kirkpatrick was in command.


 * Kyle's Company, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Lamkin's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Nelson Light Artillery No. 1 was organized in September, 1861 with men recruited in Nelson County. The company surrendered with 1 officer and 12 men. Captains James N. Lamkin and Woodville Latham were in command.


 * Lanier's Company, Virginia Artillery (Local Defense and Special Service) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Leake's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Turner Artillery) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Letcher Artillery, see Brander's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Letcher Artillery) (Confederate)


 * Levi's Battery, see Barr's Company, Virginia Light Artillery Levi's Battery (Confederate)


 * L.F. Jones' Company, Virginia Artillery (2nd Company, Richmond Howitzers) (Confederate) Richmond Howitzers 2nd Company was organized in May, 1861, and for a time served in the 1st Regiment Virginia Artillery. After becoming an independent command, it was assigned to J.T. Brown's, R.A. Hardaway's, and W.E. Cutshaw's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia. It took 64 effectives to Gettysburg and surrendered with 1 officer and 45 men. Its commanders were John T. Brown, Henry Hudnall, and David Watson.


 * Virginia Local Reserve (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Lowry's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Centreville Rifles) (Confederate)Lowry's Battery [also called Centerville Rifles] was organized in June, 1861, with men from Prince William County. Disbanded early in 1865. Captain William M. Lowry was in command.


 * Lumkin's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Lunenberg Artillery, see Allen's Company, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Lunenberg Artillery)(Confederate)


 * Lurty's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (Confederate) Lurty's Battery was organized in October, 1863, with transfers from other artillery companies. During the spring of 1865 it disbanded. Captain Warren S. Lurty was its commander.


 * Lyneman's Company, Virginia Infantry (Herbig's) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit