3rd Virginia (State Line) Infantry

Regimental History and Service Record

• November 1, 1862 - Three companies organized
  • ? - Mustered into Confederate service
• Eventually comprised of 9 infantry and cavalry companies
• December 4-5, 1862 - Prestonburg, Kentucky [detachment]
• January 1863 - Disbanded for failure to complete organization
  • Three original companies assigned to the 23rd Virginia Infantry
  • All others assigned to other regiments of the state line

DESIGNATIONS

• Virginia State Line / 1st Brigade (November 1862-January 1863)

Regimental Roster

• First Commander: John N. Clarkson (Colonel)
• Peachy G. Breckinridge (Major)
• James W. Massie (Lieutenant Colonel)

Regiment Statistical Information

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Legacy

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Sources

• Sifakis, Stewart. Compendium of the Confederate Armies. Virginia. New York: Facts on File, 1992. Print. (Page 165)