The 5th Alabama Cavalry Regiment
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Brief History
The 22nd Alabama Cavalry Battalion (a.k.a. Warren's Alabama Cavalry Battalion) was reorganized as the 5th Alabama Cavalry regiment in December, 1862, at Tuscumbia, Alabama. This was accomplished by adding four additional companies to the six already in the battalion, and brigaded under Gen. Roddy. Moved into east Tennessee shortly after, and skirmished at Chapel Hill. Captured a wagon train at Hamburg; captured 60 prisoners and a train at Hunt's Mill, in Jackson; blocked the railroad in rear of Rosecrans; captured 130 prisoners at Madison Station; fought Gen. Long at Moulton; stampeded a regiment at Oakville; and was with Gen. Forrest on his brilliant Pulaski raid, with light loss. The Fifth also skirmished with Steedman when he marched into the Tennessee Valley, and was in front of Wilson's corps from Montevallo to Selma. The regiment took part in the defence of Selma, and were mostly captured there. The remainder surrendered at Danville, in Morgan. During its career the Fifth captured 450 of the enemy, besides killing and capturing quite a number
Field and Staff
- Colonels:
- Josiah Patterson of Morgan; captured at Selma.
- Lieut. Colonels:
- James M. Warren; captured at Lagrange; resigned.
- J. L. M Curry of Talladega.
- Majors:
- R. F. Gibson of Lawrence; resigned.
- William Wren of Mississippi
Companies and the Counties from Which they Came
| Company | Counties Formed From | Commanded By | More Information |
| A | Fayette County | Captain John R. Powell | Coming Soon |
| B | Tuscaloosa County | Captain J.F. Woodward | Coming Soon |
| C | Lawrence County | Captain Samuel H. Brown | Coming Soon |
| D | Morgan County | Captain James W. Harper | Coming Soon |
| E | Franklin & Marion Counties | Captain John K. Clarke | Coming Soon |
| F | Marion County | Captain John Collier | Coming Soon |
| G | Morgan County | Captain A.H. Rice | Coming Soon |
| H | Marion County | Captain J.B. Marchbank | Coming Soon |
| I | Unknown | Captain G.E. Sandlin | Coming Soon |
| K | Marion County | Captain J.M. Underwood | Coming Soon |
Battles, Skirmishes and Engagements
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