Virginia Civil War Confederate Units M-Z

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M Units

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


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


 * Capt. J.G. Martin's Company, Post Guard, Abington, Virginia (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Matthews', see Armistead's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Matthews') (Confederate)


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


 * McClanahan's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (Confederate) McClanahan's Battery [also called Staunton Artillery] was organized in February, 1863, and for a time served with the 62nd Regiment Mounted Rifles. Disbanded during the spring of 1865. Its captains were George W. Imboden and John H. McClanahan.


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


 * McMahon's, see 63rd Regiment, Virginia Infantry (McMahon's) (Confederate)


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


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


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


 * Montgomery's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Morris Light Artillery [also called Louisa Battery] was organized during August, 1861. The unit was assigned to W. Nelson's, H.P. Jones', T.H. Carter's, R.C.M. Page's, and W.E. Cutshaw's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia. It surrendered 31 men on April 9, 1865. Captains Lewis M. Coleman, Charles R. Montgomery, and R.C.M. Page were in command.


 * Moore's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Huger's-Moore's Battery was organized in June, 1861, with men from Norfolk, Virginia. After serving in the Department of Norfolk, the unit was assigned to J.J. Garnett's and C. Richardson's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia. This battery took 77 men to Gettysburg but surrendered only 3. Captains Frank Huger and Joseph D. Moore were in command.


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


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


 * Mosby's Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Partisan Rangers) (Confederate) Mosby's Cavalry Regiment, formerly the 43rd Battalion, was organized in December, 1864. The battalion was formed in June, 1863, with five companies, later increased to eight. Mosby assembled his men at Salem on April 21, and the command disbanded. The field officers were Colonel John S. Mosby, Lieutenant Colonel William H. Chapman, and Major A.E. Richards.


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


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


 * Mullins', see 5th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (12 months, 1861-62) (Mullins') (Confederate)


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


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


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

N and O Units

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


 * Nelson's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Hanover Artillery) (Confederate) Hanover Light Artillery was organized in April, 1861, with men from Hanover County. During October, 1862, was broken up. Most of the men were transferred to the Amherst and Ashland Light Artillery Companies. Captains George W. Nelson and William Nelson were in command.


 * 1st Nitre Battalion, see 7th Battalion, Virginia Infantry, Local Defense (1st Nitre Battalion) (Confederate)


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


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


 * Ordnance Battalion, see 1st Battalion, Virginia Infantry, Local Defense (Ordnance Battalion) (Armory Battalion) (Confederate)


 * Otey's Company, Virginia Light Artillery, Local Defense (Confederate) Otey Light Artillery was organized at Richmond, Virginia, in March, 1862. It became part of the 13th Battalion Virginia Artillery but for some time operated as an independent command. Was ordered to join the Army of Northern Virginia. Ended the war at Appomattox as infantry. The company was commanded by Captains G. Gaston Otey and David N. Walker.

P Units

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


 * Page's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Magruder Light Artillery) (Confederate) Magruder Light Artillery was formed at Richmond, Virginia, in March, 1862. In October the battery was broken up and its members, 1 officer and 45 men, transferred to the Bedford Light Artillery. Captain Thomas J. Page, Jr. was in command.
 * Pamunkey Artillery, see A.J. Jones' Company, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Pamunkey Artillery) (Confederate)


 * Paris' Company, Virginia Artillery (Staunton Hill Artillery) (Confederate) Staunton Hill Light Artillery completed its organization at Richmond, Virginia, in September, 1861. Only a few surrendered on April 26, 1865. Its captains were Charles Bruce and Andrew B. Paris.


 * Parker's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Parker's Battery completed its organization at Richmond, Virginia, in March, 1862. It served in S.D. Lee's, E.P. Alexander's, and J.C. Huger's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia. The company was included in the surrender on April 9, 1865, but only 3 members were present. Captains J.T. Brown, Jr. and William W. Parker were its commanders.


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


 * Patterson's Company, Virginia Local Defense (Home Guard, 1st District, Bland County) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Petersburg City Battalion, see 44th Battalion, Virginia Infantry (Petersburg City Battalion) (Confederate)


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


 * Pegram's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Branch Field Artillery)Branch's (Confederate) Pegram's Battery was organized in May, 1861, with men from Petersburg, Virginia. It first served as infantry with the 16th Regiment, then was transferred to the artillery in March, 1862. The company was assigned to J.R. Branch's and J.C. Coit's Battalion of Artillery. Almost every member was captured in the battle of Sayler's Creek. Captains James R. Branch and Richard G. Pegram were in command


 * Pendleton's, see 1st Regiment, Virginia Light Artillery (Pendleton's) (Confederate)


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


 * Penick's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Lewis' Battery [also called Pittsylvania Artillery] was organized during April, 1862. For a time, part of this company served with the 59th Virginia Regiment. It was assigned to J.J. Garnett's, C.Richardson's, and W.T. Poague's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia. In April, 1865, it surrendered 2 officers and 68 men. The battery was commanded by Captains John W. Lewis and Nathan Penick.


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


 * Pittsylvania Regiment, see 38th Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Pittsylvania Regiment) (Confederate)


 * Pollock's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Fredericksburg Artillery)(Confederate) Fredericksburg Light Artillery was organized in June, 1861, with men recruited in Fredericksburg, Virginia. In April, 1865, 1 officer and 75 men surrendered. Captains Carter Braxton and Edward A. Marye were in command.


 * Price's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Danville Artillery) (Confederate) Danville Light Artillery was organized at Danville, Virginia, during April, 1861, with men from Pittsylvania County. It participated in Lee's Cheat Mountain Campaign and Jackson's Valley operations, then served in L.M. Shumaker's and D.G. McIntosh's Battalion, Army of Northern Virginia. On April 9, 1865, it surrendered 4 officers and 79 men. Captains Berryman Z. Price, R. Sidney Rice, Lindsay M. Shumaker, and George W. Wooding were its commanders.


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

R Units

 * R.M. Anderson's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (1st Company, Richmond Howitzers) (Confederate) Richmond Howitzers - 1st Company was accepted into Confederate service in June, 1861. Its members were recruited in Richmond. Surrendered with 12 on April 9, 1865. Captains Edward S. McCarthy, William P. Palmer, and John C. Shields were in command.


 * Rappahannock District, Virginia Mounted Reserve (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit. *Read's, see 38th Battalion, Virginia Light Artillery (Read's) (Confederate)


 * Read's, see 38th Battalion, Virginia Light Artillery (Read's) (Confederate)


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


 * Richmond Howitzers, see 1st Regiment, Richmond Howitzers, Virginia Artillery (Confederate)


 * Richmond Howitzers, see B.H. Smith's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (3rd Company, Richmond Howitzers) (Confederate)


 * Rockbridge Artillery, see A. Graham's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Rockbridge Artillery)(Confederate)


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


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


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


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


 * Rice's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (8th Star Artillery) (New Market Artillery)Rice's Battery (also called Eighth Star or New Market Artillery)(Confederate) was organized in April, 1861, with men from Shenadoah County. On September 26, 1862, it was broken up and its remaining members transferred to the Danville Light Artillery. Captain William H. Rice was in command.
 * Richmond Battalion, see 25th Battalion, Virginia Infantry (Richmond Battalion) (City Battalion) (Confederate)


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


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


 * Richardson's Company, Virginia Artillery (James City Artillery) (Confederate) James City Light Artillery was organized as infantry during the summer of 1861 and became Company H of the 32nd Virginia Infantry. Later it was transferred to the 1st Regiment Virginia Artillery as Company B. Early in 1865 the battery ceased to exist, but 2 of its members surrendered at Appomattox. Captains Alex Hankins and Lucien W. Richardson were in command.


 * Rives' Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Nelson Light Artillery)(Confederate) Nelson Light Artillery No. 2 was organized during August, 1861, with men from Nelson County. This battery was assigned to A.W. Stark's, J.M. Maury's, and C.E. Lightfoot's Battalion, Department of Richmond. In July, 1862, it contained 2 officers and 69 men, but only 2 were present at the surrender. Captain J. Henry Rives was in command.


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


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


 * Rogers' Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Loudoun Artillery) (Confederate) Loudon Light Artillery was organized in 1859 as part of the Virginia militia and entered Confederate service in July, 1861. In October the company was ordered to disband, and 61 men were transferred to the Morris Light Artillery and 28 to the Orange Battery. Captains Patrick H. Clark and Abram Wimbish were in command.


 * Russell County, see 72nd Regiment, Virginia Militia (Russell County) (Confederate)

S Units

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


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


 * Scott's, see 24th Battalion, Virginia Partisan Rangers (Scott's) (Confederate)


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


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


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


 * Shoemaker's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (Beauregard Rifles) (Confederate) (Lynchburg Beauregards)Moorman's-Shoemaker's Battery [also called Lynchburg Horse Artillery or Bearegard's Rifles] was organized at Lynchburg, Virginia, in April, 1861. The unit was assigne to J.S. Saunder's, J. Pelham's, R.F. Beckham's, and J. Breathed's Battalion, Army of Northern Virginia. Disbanded at Lynchburg on April 9, 1865. Its commanders were Captains Macellus N. Moorman and John J. Shoemaker.


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


 * Snead's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Fluvanna Artillery)(Confederate) Fluvanna Light Artillery was formed in November, 1862, by consolidating Holman's-Huckstep's and Cocke's-Ancell's Batteries. At the surrender in April, 1865, none were present. Its captains were John L. Massie and Charles G. Snead.


 * Spitler's, see 97th Regiment, Virginia Militia (Spitler's) (Confederate)


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


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


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


 * Sturdivant's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Sturdivant's Battery [also called Albemarle Artillery] was organized in March, 1862. This unit served as an independent command, but for a time in 1864 was part of the 12th Battalion Virginia Artillery. Surrendered 3 officers and 45 men at Appomattox. Captain Nathaniel A. Sturdivant was in command.


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


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


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

T Units

 * Taylor's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Eubank's-Taylor's Battery [also called Bath Artillery] was organized in March, 1862. It was assigned to the 12th Battalion Virginia Artillery, but became an independent company in August, 1862. On April 9, 1865, it was included in the surrender. Captains John L. Eubank and Osmond B. Taylor were in command.


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


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


 * Thompson's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Portsmouth Light Artillery)(Confederate) Portsmouth Light Artillery was organized during April, 1861, and for a time served in the 3rd Regiment Virginia Infantry. In October, 1862, the battery was broken up and the men assigned to Huger's-Moore's and Moorman's-Shoemaker's Battery. It was commanded by Captains Carey F. Grimes and John H. Thompson.


 * Thornton's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Caroline Light Artillery)(Confederate) Caroline Light Artillery was organized in July, 1861, with men recruited in Caroline County. In the Appomattox Campaign and surrendered 1 officer and 11 men. Its commander was Captain Thomas R. Thornton.


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


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


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


 * Tredegar Battalion, see 6th Battalion, Virginia Infantry, Local Defense (Tredegar Battalion) (Confederate)


 * Turner's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Turner Light Artillery was organized in August, 1861, with men from Goochland County. During October it was ordered to disband. Its 48 men were transferred to the King William Light Artillery. Captain Walter D. Leake was its commander.


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

U and V Units

 * Utterback's Company, Virginia Light ArtilleryBrook’s Battery (Confederate) [also called Warrenton Light Artillery] was organized in April, 1862. The company was assigned to the 12th Battalion Virginia Artillery, then in August became an independent command. On April 9, 1865, it surrendered with 3 officers and 37 men. Captains James V. Brooke and Addison W. Utterback were in command.


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


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


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


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


 * Virginia Mounted Rifles, see 34th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry (Witcher's Battalion, Virginia Mounted Rifles) (Confederate)


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

W and Y Units

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


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


 * Waller's, see 2nd Battalion, Virginia Infantry, Local Defense (Waller's) (Quartermaster Battalion)(Confederate)


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


 * W.H. Chapman's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Booton's) (Dixie Artillery) (Confederate) Dixie Light Artillery was organized in June, 1861. On October 4, the battery was ordered to disband. Its 32 members transferred to the Purcell Light Artillery. Captains John L. Booton and William H. Chapman were in command.


 * W.P. Carter's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) King William Light Artillery was formed in the spring of 1861 with men raised in King William County. The battery served in T.H. Carter's, R.C.M. Page's, and W.E. Cutshaw's Battalion of Artillery. It surrendered with 1 officer and 22 men. Captains Thomas H. Carter and William P. Carter were its commanders.


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


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


 * White's, see 41st Battalion, Virginia Cavalry (White's) (Confederate)


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


 * Williams Rifles, see 1st Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Williams Rifles) (Confederate)


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


 * Wilson's, see 61st Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Wilson's)


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


 * Wimbish's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Long Island Light Artillery) (Confederate) Long Island Light Artillery, recruited in Campbell County, was organized in March, 1862. It was attached to H.P. Jones' Battalion, Army of Northern Virginia, In October the company was ordered to disband, and 61 men were transferred to the Morris Light Artillery and 28 to the Orange Battery. Captains Patrick H. Clark and Abram Wimbish were in command.


 * Wise's Battalion, Virginia Volunteers(Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.
 * Wise Legion, see 10th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (1st Cavalry Regiment, Wise Legion) (Confederate)


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


 * Wise Legion, see 60th Regiment, Virginia Infantry (3rd Regiment, Wise Legion) (Confederate)


 * Witcher's Battalion, see 34th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry (Witcher's Battalion, Virginia Mounted Rifles) (Confederate)


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


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


 * Woolfolk's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Ashland Light Artillery)(Confederate) Ashland Light Artillery was organized in August, 1861, with men from Hanover County. The battery served in E.P. Alexander's and F. Huger's Battalion of Artillery, It surrendered 2 officers and 64 men. Captain Picheqru Woolfolk, Jr. was in command.


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


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


 * Young's Company, Virginia Artillery (Halifax Light Artillery) (Confederate) Young's Battery [also called Halifax Artillery] was formed during the early spring of 1861 with men from Halifax County. It served as infantry with the 14th Regiment until May, 1862, when it transferred to the 1st Battalion, then the 1st Regiment Virginia Artillery. Surrendered on April 9, 1865, attached to J.G. Blount's Battalion. Captain Edward R. Young was in command.


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