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    Jeff Davis Cavalry Legion (Mississippi) Co. A

    Jeff Davis Cavalry Legion (Mississippi) Company A.






    HISTORICAL NOTES:

    (Organized Oct. 24, 1861 at Manassas, VA, as 2nd Cav. Bn. with 3 Miss. companies and 1 Ala. company, Maj. William T. Martin; designated Jeff Davis Legion late 1861 after adding 1 Georgia and 1 Alabama company; increased to regiment July 11, 1864 with addition of 4 more non-Mississippi companies. The regiment served with Wade Hampton's Cavalry, Army of Northern Virginia. It was surrendered April 26, 1865)


    The cavalry companies of Captains Martin, Gordon and Perrin went to Virginia independently. It was ordered August 17, 1861, that "A troop of Mississippi horse, under Capt. W. T. Martin, now at Ashland, will march as soon as possible to Manassas and join the army of the Potomac." On September 17 'Capt. James Gordon, of the Chickasaw Rangers, Mississippi cavalry, will proceed with his company to Manassas, Va., and report to General.Johnston.' And a special order of October 24, 1861, required that "The following companies will be organized into a battalion, the designation of which will be the Second Battalion of Mississippi cavalry, Maj. William T. Martin commanding; Captain Martin's company of Mississippi cavalry, Captain Gordon's company of Mississippi cavalry, Captain Perrins company of Mississippi cavalry Captain Stone's company of Alabama cavalry." Subsequently the battalion was merged with three companies of Love's Alabama battalion and a Georgia company, to form the Jeff Davis Legion, under Martins command.

    At the battle of Williamsburg, May 5, 1862, the Legion, under Lieut-Col. Martin, made the reconnaissance that revealed the dispositions of the enemy. They had one man killed. In June two squadrons of the Legion, 250 picked men, under Martin's command, rode with Stuart in the famous raid around McClellan's army before Richmond. Of the most dangerous part of this adventure Stuart wrote in his report: "With an abiding trust in God and with such guarantees of success as the two Lees and Martin and their devoted followers, this enterprise I regarded as most promissing. . . . The rear now became of as much importance as the front, but the duties of rear guard devolving upon the Jeff Davis Legion, with Breathed's howitzer attached, its conduct was intrusted to its commander, Lieut.-Col. Martin, in whose judgment and skill I had entire confidence. He was not attacked, but at one time there appeared in his rear a party of the Fifth Cavalry, U. S. A., bearing a flag of truce, twenty-five in number, who actually surrendered to his rear guard, so great was the consternation produced by our march." Stuart recommended that three companies be added to the Legion and Martin promoted to Colonel, a grade which he has fairly won."

    In the Chickahominy campaign, or Seven Days' battles, Colonel Martin had command of his battalion, the Fourth Virginia cavalry and Pelham's artillery. It was a period of constant fighting, in which the cavalry performed deeds of reckless daring. First, on crossing the Chickahominy, Martin took an advanced position on the South Anna, which effectually covered from McClellan the movement of Jackson's army against his flank. Then, when Jackson came up, they advanced with him to Cold Harbor. In the course of the daring raid to cut the York River Railroad, Captain Avery's company was dismounted, and with one of the Virginia companies and two of Pelham's guns, attacked and drove away a gunboat near the White House, where the Federal General in a panic was destroying his vast collection of army supplies. July 2 Lieutenant Chestnut, of the Boykin Rangers, with ten men defeated a squadron of the enemy's cavalry, and Martin advanced to Haxall's landing, where 150 prisoners and guns were taken within sight of the Federal monitor. The same day Martin encountered and drove the Tammany regiment from New York, taking three prisoners. Lieutenant Fisher, with fourteen men of Company B, captured a company of the Bucktail regiment, nearly sixty men. Martin particularly mentioned Major Stone, Captains Avery and Waring, Lieutenants Waldhauer, Chestnut and Mosely, and Privates Robertson (D) and Volney Metcalfe and William Barnard (A).

    When Stuart's cavalry division was organized Wade Hampton, of South Carolina, was given a brigade command, and the legion was assigned to that brigade. Hampton's brigade, in the Maryland campaign, was engaged at Fairfax Courthouse, crossed the Potomac September 5, skirmished at Hyattstown, and followed the main army to Frederick, where a Federal battery was captured by a cavalry charge. Martin and his legion, as rear guard, picketed the mountain gap while Hampton followed Lee's army to Middleton, and at daylight September 13 were attacked by the pursuing army of McClellan. It was a gallant little battle of artillery and sharpshooters until Martin was withdrawn. "Martin and his men fought with their accustomed gallantry," was Hampton's report.

    The brigade afterward moved to Burkittsville, to cover the movements of McLaws' division at Harper's Ferry, and reported to Stuart on the field of Sharpsburg. A part of the legion was in a brilliant raid across the Rappahannock, capturing a Federal picket guard November 27.

    In December they rode in the raid to Poolesville on the Potomac; later in the same month raided on the Occoquan, capturing part of Sigel's wagon train, also raided on Dumfries and Fairfax station.

    After this campaign Colonel Martin, whose merits entitled him to command of at least a brigade of the cavalry, and who had been serving a long time, with rare patience, in command of a small battalion, was promoted to Brigadier-General and sent to the west, where he served mainly in the capacity of General of division, with promotion to Major-General in November, 1863.

    The legion shared in the important service of Stuart's cavalry in the Gettysburg campaign, losing out of their small number 12 killed and 44 wounded. In the hand-to-hand fighting of July 3, the most important cavalry battle of the war, up to that time, General Hampton was twice wounded and Major W. G. Conner, of the legion, was killed. At Fleetwood, July 9, after the return to Virginia, they were also distinguished. Lieut. P. B. Fisher and Private William Frew, Company F, and Private G. W. Seals, Company B, were killed at Upperville, in this campaign. Others particularly distinguished at Upperville were Capt. W. G. Henderson, Company B; Corporal R. Eustis, Company A; Capt. A. K. Ramsey, Company D; Private C. M. Taylor, Company C; Capt. David Waldhauer and Privates T. H. Lake and W. P. Lake, Company F.

    The service in the fall of 1863 north of the Rappahannock, was hardly less arduous and brilliant. Stuart particularly noticed the legion in reporting the engagement at Frying Pan Church: "The Jeff Davis Legion was here conspicuous for its gallantry, advancing dismounted across the field upon the enemy's position."

    Of the battle of Nance's shop, June 24, 1864, General Hampton reported: "As soon as the enemy gave way I brought up the Philips and the Jeff Davis Legions (mounted) and ordered them to charge. This they did most gallantly, driving the enemy for three miles in confusion." Roll of honor published in December, 1864, mentioning battles of Frederick City, Stevensburg, Funkstown, Fleetwood, Rappahannock River, Frying Pan, Brandy Plains, Accotink River, Cold Harbor, Fauquier County, Mine River Company F: Capt. David Waldhauer, Lieuts. W.W. Gordon and J. McLeod Turner; Sergeants L. H. Clemens and M.G. Prendergast; Privates M. D. Prendergast, William P. Lake, G. N. Saussy, C. H. Mann. Company A: Lieut. Joshua Thorn, Private Thomas Metcalf. Company C: Privates John Robinson, Alexander McCaskill.

    In March, 1864, it was recommended that seven unattached Mississippi companies in General Polk's command be united with the three Mississippi companies in the Legion, to form the Third Cavalry Regiment for Young's brigade to cover Richmond. This was not done, but by order of July 11, 1864, Love's Alabama battalion, three companies, and one Georgia company were added to the Legion, making it three squadrons--(1) five Alabama companies, (2) the three Mississippi companies commanded by a Major, (3) the two Georgia companies. The Legion was in the brigade of Gen. P. M. B. Young and had an aggregate present and absent of 868. Its final service was in the Carolina campaign against Sherman, under General Hampton.

    Full credit for the information contained in this article is credited to Research Online: http://www.researchonline.net/mscw/unit173.htm
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    The Regiment in War of Rights


    In War of Rights we plan to be a historically accurate and well disciplined cavalry regiment that strives to maintain order and a well structured command system. Since cavalry regiments are relatively uncommon compared to infantry in the current reserved forces, we hope to appeal to everyone who wants to release their inner horse soldier! We will strive to practice accurate maneuvers and attacks, and also act as the mobile scouting wing of our Boys in Grey.



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    Enlisted
    Recruit
    The start to becoming a cavalry trooper, recruits must train well to be established a private. Recruits must tolerate a combative role. These men just enlisted in the army, so they shouldn't take meal time for granted.

    Trooper
    Troopers are one position up from a recruit, but, these men take on way more responsibility for their fellow soldiers. A trooper serves a huge part in the fighting force, as most men that serve a combative role are troopers. They are the "core" of a fighting force, so don't underestimate these men.

    Veteran Trooper
    These men take on the same responsibility as troopers, but should look over their fellow troopers' back for any yankees.

    NCO

    Corporal
    Corporal is the first official rank of the NCO "Non-Commissioned Officer". Corporals are lookouts for their privates, they make sure every private is in check, and shaped for battle. Corporals must show some skill of leadership to their "core" (meaning privates). They shall be able to face anything that comes their way, and show bravery beyond.

    Sergeant
    Sergeants are the leaders of a portion of a company. They shall discipline everyone under their command to receive a better outcome of the situation. Sergeants must be good leaders on the battlefield. They should have high levels of patience and tolerance for anyone under their command. They should intimidate enemy privates and be fierce fighters.

    Quartermaster Sergeant
    The Quartermaster Sergeant is in charge of all sergeants and below. He should keep an eye out for all the sergeants and keep them motivated for battle. They, like sergeants, should intimidate enemies and be fierce fighters.

    First Sergeant
    First Sergeants are the second highest rank of the NCO. Their job is to look out over fellow NCO and privates. They should keep track of battle plans and movements while the battle progresses. They should be brave and courageous fighters.

    Sergeant Major
    Sergeant Majors are the highest in command besides commissioned officers, if anything happens to any officer, they are given the commanding role. They should have excellent leadership skills and should lead everyone under their command with great bravery. They are expected to do anything to the max during battle, whatever it takes.


    Officer

    2nd Lieutenant
    The first rank to being a commissioned officer. The 2nd lieutenant should be in charge of all NCO and enlisted in the company. He should have great leadership skills, bravery, motivation and be determined to do best during battle and seek to achieve greatness with his fellow men and try their best to lead their men to victory.


    1st Lieutenant
    1st Lieutenant is the second highest rank of the commissioned officer, of a company rank. He should look over his fellow officer(s) NCO, and privates and encourage his men to all be best during battle.

    Captain
    The captain is the leader of the company. He is the pathfinder, as well as his fellow officers, and shall negotiate plans, keep a lookout for incoming enemy artillery, lines etc. He is the alpha wolf of the company, everyone in the company should follow his orders. He must have a great amount of bravery and leadership skills to train and put his fellow company men to battle. The captain has the most responsibility of the company.
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    CO-
    Captain Aaron or "Captain"

    Officers-
    2nd Lieutenant T.Jefferson, or "Jefferson"

    NCO-
    Sergeant Mr. Crowly
    Sergeant Weaver
    Corporal Ambridge
    Corporal UglyAmerican

    Enlisted-
    Veteran Private HELLINAHELMET
    Veteran Private Bendplz
    Private Bobby
    Private Mr Thunder-Bear
    Private Zenley
    Private Jorge
    Private Moamn
    Private Polan
    Private Earl
    Private GenJackson
    Recruit Lsuvsfar
    Recruit J.W. Booth

    Current Strength:
    2 Officers, 4 NCOs, and 12 Enlisted men, making for a total strength of 18 men.


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    Last edited by aaron1234q; 09-18-2016 at 07:09 PM. Reason: updated roster
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    Quote Originally Posted by Numitor View Post
    Good luck, fellow cavalrymen!
    Thankyou! We look forward to the time when our horses can meet on the field of battle!
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    Welcome! Good luck!

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    Good luck to yall!
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    Now Recruiting! NCOs needed!

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    "Captain, my religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. God has fixed the time for my death. I do not concern myself about that, but to be always ready, no matter when it may overtake me. Captain, that is the way all men should live, and then all would be equally brave".- Thomas Jonathan Jackson

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    Hey yall looks like im your new brother in arms. Cant wait to see ya on the field!

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    Welcome everyone who just enlisted. From now until closed beta (when cavalry starts) we will be playing using the uniforms/regiment of the 2nd Mississippi, but not actually being the 2nd MS. See y'all Saturday.
    Last edited by JRob; 08-11-2016 at 08:14 AM.

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