Georgia 16th Cavalry Battalion

Historical Notes:
The Georgia 16th Cavalry Battalion was assembled in May, 1862, at Big Shanty (now Kennesaw), Georgia. D. M. West, Col. 87 Regt. G. M. [Georgia Militia?], Mustering Officer. It served in East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia and took part in the engagements at Blue Springs, Bean's Station, Cloyd's Mountain, and Marion. In January, 1865, the battalion merged into the 13th Georgia Cavalry Regiment. Officers:
Lieutenant Colonels F.M. Nix and Samuel J. Winn, and Major Edward Y. Clarke
Assignments:
East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia Battles:

Blue Springs,

Bean's Station,

Cloyd's Mountain,

Marion.

Rosters:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 365 men. Bibliography:

References:
Sifakis - Compendium of the Confederate States Armies