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John M. Oliver
Regiment Name Jackson's Battn. L. Art., Virginia State Line
Side Confederate
Company B
Soldier's Rank_In Captain
Soldier's Rank_Out Captain
Film Number M382 roll 41

Jackson's Battalion, Light Artillery, Virginia State Line
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.

Jackson's Bn Light Arty, Va State Line
Jackson, Thomas E., Major
Date of organization not determined
The Report of the Adjutant General of Virginia, 2/28/1863 shows:
Co A, Capt P. Warfield Semmes' Company

Co B, Capt John M. Liver's Company; formerly Co C; mustered in 12/17/1862; assigned Co B as of 2/28/1863; disbanded 3/31/1863; 15 members enlisted in Confederate States Service for 3 years in Capt John M. Oliver's Co Va Lt Arty, organized 3/31/1863, which became Co K [formerly Co D], 21st Regt Va Cav

Capt James A. August's Section of Howitzer Battery

A Guide to Virginia Military Organizations, 1861-1865, by Lee A. Wallace, Jr., pg 217
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John M. Oliver
Regiment Name 21st Virginia Cavalry (Peters' Regiment)
Side Confederate
Company K - Capt John Mayo Oliver's Co
Soldier's Rank_In Captain
Soldier's Rank_Out Captain
Film Number M382 roll 41

John B. Oliver
Regiment Name 21st Virginia Cavalry (Peters' Regiment)
Side Confederate
Company K - Capt John Mayo Oliver's Co
Soldier's Rank_In Captain
Soldier's Rank_Out Captain
Alternate Name John M./Oliver
Film Number M382 roll 41

21st Regiment, Virginia Cavalry

21st Cavalry Regiment was organized in August, 1862, with companies which had served in the Virginia State Line. The unit was assigned to W.E. Jones' and McCausland's Brigade, and in April, 1864, it contained 317 effectives. It took an active part in various conflicts in East Tennessee, western Virginia, and in the Shenandoah Valley. During mid-April, 1865, the regiment disbanded. Its field officers were Colonel W.E. Peters, Lieutenant Colonel David Edmundson, and Major Stephen P. Halsey.

G.W. Oliver
Regiment Name 21st Virginia Cavalry (Peters' Regiment)
Side Confederate
Company A - Capt Stephen P. Halsey's Co
Soldier's Rank_In Private
Soldier's Rank_Out Private
Film Number M382 roll 41

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