Lindsay,
I found 13 men named John Hayes listed from Georgia units.
Soldier Names
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No. Soldier Name Side Function Regiment Name
1
Hayes, John
Confederate
Infantry
18th Battalion, Georgia Infantry
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2
Hayes, John
Confederate
Cavalry
1st Regiment, Georgia Cavalry
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3
Hayes, John
Confederate
2nd Regiment, Georgia Reserves
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4
Hayes, John
Confederate
Infantry
54th Regiment, Georgia Infantry
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5
Hayes, John
Confederate
Smith's Legion, Georgia
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6
Hayes, John
Confederate
Infantry
38th Regiment, Georgia Infantry
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7
Hayes, John
Confederate
Cavalry
6th Regiment, Georgia Cavalry
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8
Hayes, John B.
Confederate
Cobb's Legion, Georgia
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9
Hayes, John D.
Confederate
Infantry
4th Battalion, Georgia Infantry (State Guards)
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10
Hayes, John J.
Confederate
Infantry
4th Battalion, Georgia Infantry (State Guards)
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11
Hayes, John R.
Confederate
Infantry
28th Regiment, Georgia Infantry
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12
Hayes, John R.
Confederate
Artillery
Maxwell's Regular Light Battery, Georgia Artillery
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13
Hayes, John V.S.
Confederate
Infantry
16th Regiment, Georgia Infantry
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Here is the John Hayes from The 6th Georgia Cavalry
John Hayes (First_Last)
Regiment Name 6 Georgia Cavalry
Side Confederate
Company B
Soldier's Rank_In Private
Soldier's Rank_Out Corporal
Alternate Name
Notes
Film Number M226 roll 27
CONFEDERATE GEORGIA TROOPS
6th Regiment, Georgia Cavalry
6th Cavalry Regiment was formed in the spring of 1863 by consolidating the cavalry battalion of Smith's Georgia Legion and four independent cavalry companies. During the conflict it served in Davidson's, J.J. Morrison's, C.C. Crews', and Iverson's Brigade. The unit was active at Chickamauga and Philadelphia, participated in the Knoxville and Atlanta Campaigns, then took part in the defense of Savannah and the campaign in the Carolinas. During April, 1865, it surrendered with the Army of Tennessee. Its commanding officers were Colonel John R. Hart, Lieutenant Colonels B.F. Brown and Joel C. Fain, and Majors Alfred F. Bale and John T. Burns.
I hope this helps,
Gary D. Bray